Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST12 · Staffordshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE12 · Derbyshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Barlaston has less crime — 18 vs 20 incidents in February 2026.
Barlaston and Overseal recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 18 and 20 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barlaston sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Overseal has more Anti-social behaviour (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Barlaston recorded fewer crimes than Overseal — 18 vs 20 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Barlaston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barlaston saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Overseal had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Barlaston recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 20).