Crime Rates at Edward Street, Burton-on-trent, DE14 2LY

Edward Street area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Dove , and the 26th lowest crime rate of 371 local areas in East Staffordshire .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Edward Street (DE14 2LY) in the last 12 months was 13.2 per 1,000 residents and was 64.7% lower than the Dove average (37.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Edward Street (DE14 2LY), the main crime hotspot is near Dallow Street. Police recorded 63 crimes here, including 49 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.