Crime Rates at William Street, Burton-on-trent, DE14 2QH

William Street area has the lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Burton & Eton , and the 124th 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 William Street (DE14 2QH) in the last 12 months was 32.4 per 1,000 residents and was 79.8% lower than the Burton & Eton average (160.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 18.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around William Street (DE14 2QH), 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.