Crime in Burton upon Trent: statistics, rates and trends
7,555 crimes were recorded in Burton upon Trent in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Burton upon Trent at a glance
- Crime trends in Burton upon Trent
- Types of crime in Burton upon Trent
- Burton upon Trent compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Burton upon Trent
- Streets with the most crime in Burton upon Trent
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burton upon Trent
- Population and deprivation in Burton upon Trent
- Questions about crime in Burton upon Trent
- About this data
7,555 crimes were recorded in Burton upon Trent in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,259 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Burton upon Trent has the 354th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burton upon Trent | East Staffordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 7,555 | 10,240 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.9 | 79.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 75,622 | 129,659 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burton upon Trent was highest in the year to July 2023 (7,781 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (6,162). Over the whole period it fell 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 7,555 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 6,966 | 92.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 7,281 | 96.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 7,781 | 102.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 7,256 | 96.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 6,162 | 81.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 6,164 | 81.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 7,597 | 100.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 7,758 | 102.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 720 |
| June 2026 | 669 |
| May 2026 | 612 |
| April 2026 | 567 |
| March 2026 | 647 |
| February 2026 | 576 |
| January 2026 | 592 |
| December 2025 | 681 |
| November 2025 | 556 |
| October 2025 | 614 |
| September 2025 | 680 |
| August 2025 | 641 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burton upon Trent over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in robbery (+44%) and drugs (+43%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,259 | 43.1 | 1.26 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,004 | 13.3 | 0.87 | +20% |
| Public order | 680 | 9.0 | 1.35 | -0% |
| Shoplifting | 519 | 6.9 | 0.83 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 490 | 6.5 | 0.96 | +16% |
| Other theft | 424 | 5.6 | 0.88 | -1% |
| Drugs | 298 | 3.9 | 1.21 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 226 | 3.0 | 0.61 | -16% |
| Burglary | 221 | 2.9 | 0.83 | -4% |
| Other crime | 155 | 2.0 | 0.97 | -7% |
| Robbery | 95 | 1.3 | 0.93 | +44% |
| Bicycle theft | 82 | 1.1 | 1.32 | -1% |
| Possession of weapons | 73 | 1.0 | 0.99 | +26% |
| Theft from the person | 29 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +26% |
Violence and sexual offences in Burton upon Trent
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burton upon Trent recorded 3,259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 43.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Burton upon Trent
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burton upon Trent recorded 1,004 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burton upon Trent
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burton upon Trent recorded 680 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Burton upon Trent
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burton upon Trent recorded 519 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burton upon Trent
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burton upon Trent recorded 490 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burton upon Trent
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burton upon Trent recorded 424 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burton upon Trent
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burton upon Trent recorded 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burton upon Trent
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burton upon Trent recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burton upon Trent
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burton upon Trent recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burton upon Trent
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burton upon Trent recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Burton upon Trent
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burton upon Trent recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Burton upon Trent
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Burton upon Trent recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Burton upon Trent
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burton upon Trent recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Burton upon Trent
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Burton upon Trent recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Burton upon Trent, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burton upon Trent.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burton upon Trent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swadlincote | 2,951 | 81.6 | -18% |
| Hilton (South Derbyshire) | 369 | 40.1 | -60% |
| Woodville | 494 | 68.7 | -31% |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 1,077 | 66.8 | -33% |
| Melbourne (South Derbyshire) | 213 | 38.9 | -61% |
| Measham | 360 | 65.1 | -35% |
| Derby | 36,891 | 127.5 | +28% |
| Handsacre and Armitage | 228 | 43.5 | -56% |
9 areas within Burton upon Trent, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Burton & Eton had the highest rate (241.3 per 1,000) and Brizlincote the lowest (32.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton & Eton | Neighbourhood | 10,781 | 2,601 | 241.3 |
| Stapenhill | Neighbourhood | 8,362 | 849 | 101.5 |
| Shobnall | Neighbourhood | 9,373 | 906 | 96.7 |
| Winshill | Neighbourhood | 8,359 | 683 | 81.7 |
| Anglesey | Neighbourhood | 8,149 | 661 | 81.1 |
| Horninglow & Outwoods | Neighbourhood | 11,730 | 904 | 77.1 |
| Branston | Neighbourhood | 11,590 | 714 | 61.6 |
| Stretton | Neighbourhood | 9,948 | 426 | 42.8 |
| Brizlincote | Neighbourhood | 5,301 | 173 | 32.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Burton upon Trent over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 498 |
| On or near Supermarket | 255 |
| On or near Nightclub | 149 |
| On or near Market Place | 135 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 124 |
| On or near A511 | 120 |
| On or near Anson Court | 104 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 92 |
| On or near Hospital | 68 |
| On or near Dallow Street | 65 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burton upon Trent over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,643 | 35.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,700 | 22.5% |
| Not recorded | 1,004 | 13.3% |
| Under investigation | 893 | 11.8% |
| Local resolution | 409 | 5.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 314 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 287 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 137 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 116 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 22 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.2% |
Burton upon Trent has an estimated population of 75,622. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burton upon Trent sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Burton upon Trent |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% |
| Private rented homes | 24.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.6% |
Is Burton upon Trent a safe place to live?
Burton upon Trent recorded 99.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Burton upon Trent?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 3,259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,004).
Is crime in Burton upon Trent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burton upon Trent was up 8% on the year before: 7,555 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 6,966 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burton upon Trent?
Burton upon Trent is policed by Staffordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Burton upon Trent. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.