Belper vs Overseal — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Belper

DE56 · Derbyshire

93

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Public order11
  • Shoplifting10

Overseal

DE12 · Derbyshire

14

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Burglary1
  • Other crime1

Overseal has less crime — 14 vs 93 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belper recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in April 2026 — 93 incidents compared to 14, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belper sees higher rates of Public order (11) and Shoplifting (10), while Overseal has more Burglary (1) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belper or Overseal safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Overseal recorded fewer crimes than Belper — 14 vs 93 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Overseal is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Belper and Overseal?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belper saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Overseal had more Burglary and Other crime. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 93).

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