Birmingham vs Overseal — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B73 · Birmingham

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting38
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Overseal

DE12 · Derbyshire

14

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Burglary1
  • Other crime1

Overseal has less crime — 14 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 14, a 11.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38) and Anti-social behaviour (17), while Overseal has more Burglary (1) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Overseal safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Overseal recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 14 vs 159 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Overseal is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Overseal had more Burglary and Other crime. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 159).

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