Crime in Burton upon Trent: statistics, rates and trends
7,511 crimes were recorded in Burton upon Trent in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Burton upon Trent
- Questions about crime in Burton upon Trent
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (3,233), anti-social behaviour (980) and public order (692) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 359th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Burton upon Trent | East Staffordshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 7,511 | 10,192 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.3 | 78.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 75,622 | 129,659 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burton upon Trent peaked in the year to August 2023 (7,715 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (6,136). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 7,511 | 99.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 6,965 | 92.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 7,304 | 96.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 7,715 | 102.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 7,404 | 97.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 6,186 | 81.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 6,136 | 81.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 7,451 | 98.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 7,642 | 101.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 597 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Burton upon Trent recorded notably more public order (37% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (77% below) and vehicle crime (39% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 66 to 100 and drugs rose from 200 to 292.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,233 | 42.8 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 980 | 13.0 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Public order | 692 | 9.2 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 504 | 6.7 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 488 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 431 | 5.7 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Drugs | 292 | 3.9 | 3.3 | +46% |
| Vehicle crime | 229 | 3.0 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Burglary | 223 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Other crime | 155 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Robbery | 100 | 1.3 | 1.4 | +52% |
| Possession of weapons | 79 | 1.0 | 1.0 | +36% |
| Bicycle theft | 76 | 1.0 | 0.8 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 29 | 0.4 | 1.7 | +12% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Burton upon Trent; the highest is Derby (128.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Melbourne (South Derbyshire) (37.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burton upon Trent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swadlincote | 2,949 | 81.6 | -18% |
| Hilton (South Derbyshire) | 369 | 40.1 | -60% |
| Woodville | 487 | 67.8 | -32% |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 1,128 | 69.9 | -30% |
| Melbourne (South Derbyshire) | 207 | 37.8 | -62% |
| Measham | 358 | 64.7 | -35% |
| Derby | 37,063 | 128.1 | +29% |
| Handsacre and Armitage | 241 | 46.0 | -54% |
Of the 9 areas within Burton upon Trent, Burton & Eton had the highest crime rate (236.0 per 1,000) and Brizlincote the lowest (33.2), 7 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton & Eton | Neighbourhood | 10,781 | 2,544 | 236.0 |
| Stapenhill | Neighbourhood | 8,362 | 856 | 102.4 |
| Shobnall | Neighbourhood | 9,373 | 890 | 95.0 |
| Anglesey | Neighbourhood | 8,149 | 666 | 81.7 |
| Winshill | Neighbourhood | 8,359 | 678 | 81.1 |
| Horninglow & Outwoods | Neighbourhood | 11,730 | 882 | 75.2 |
| Branston | Neighbourhood | 11,590 | 745 | 64.3 |
| Stretton | Neighbourhood | 9,948 | 454 | 45.6 |
| Brizlincote | Neighbourhood | 5,301 | 176 | 33.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 21% of the crime recorded in Burton upon Trent over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (500).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 500 |
| On or near Supermarket | 256 |
| On or near Nightclub | 145 |
| On or near Market Place | 122 |
| On or near A511 | 117 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 105 |
| On or near Anson Court | 102 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 92 |
| On or near Hospital | 71 |
| On or near Faldo Close | 55 |
Of the 6,531 crimes in Burton upon Trent with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 980 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,611 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,724 | 26.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 897 | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 412 | 6.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 303 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 259 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 167 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 112 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 21 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Burton upon Trent has an estimated population of 75,622 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%), more residents with no qualifications (22%, against 18%) and more private renting (25%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burton upon Trent average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Burton upon Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Burton upon Trent a safe place to live?
Burton upon Trent recorded 99.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 359th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Burton upon Trent?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 3,233 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (980).
Is crime in Burton upon Trent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burton upon Trent was up 8% on the year before: 7,511 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 6,965 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burton upon Trent?
About 75,622 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burton upon Trent?
Burton upon Trent is policed by Staffordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.