Amington vs Burton Urban

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Amington Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Burton Urban Staffordshire Police

      Amington vs Burton Urban Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Amington
      Staffordshire Police
      601 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      15.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Burton Urban
      Staffordshire Police
      2,663 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      25.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Amington
      B Burton Urban
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      601
      2,663
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      615
      2,618
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.3%
      ↑1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.9%
      25.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Amington
      B Burton Urban
      Violent Crime
      294 ↓3%
      1,225 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      86 ↑23%
      342 ↑39%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑17%
      152 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↓7%
      100 ↓7%
      Burglary
      16 ↓30%
      63 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓7%
      181 ↓5%
      Drugs
      23 ↑77%
      121 ↑116%
      Public Order
      41 ↑14%
      227 ↓9%
      Robbery
      2 ↓50%
      29 ↑26%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↓43%
      129 ↓39%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      15 ↓46%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓50%
      17 ↓26%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓43%
      56 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      A Amington is the safer choice — scoring 24/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Amington safer than Burton Urban?

      Amington has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 601 crimes in the last 12 months. Burton Urban has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,663 crimes. Amington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Amington vs Burton Urban?

      Amington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Burton Urban shows +1.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Amington and Burton Urban?

      In Amington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (294 incidents). In Burton Urban, it is Violent Crime (1,225 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Amington and Burton Urban?

      Amington recorded 86 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Burton Urban recorded 342. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Amington vs Burton Urban?

      Violent crime in Amington totalled 294 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,225 in Burton Urban. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Amington and Burton Urban in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Amington recorded 615 crimes (now 601, a change of -2.3%). Burton Urban recorded 2,618 crimes previously (now 2,663, +1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Amington and Burton Urban?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Amington has a resolution rate of 15.9% and Burton Urban has 25.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Amington and Burton Urban?

      Amington falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Burton Urban is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Amington and Burton Urban?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Amington or Burton Urban on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Amington and Burton Urban. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.