Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B73 · Birmingham
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DE12 · Derbyshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Overseal has less crime — 20 vs 138 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in February 2026 — 138 incidents compared to 20, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (34) and Vehicle crime (14), while Overseal has more Anti-social behaviour (4) and Public order (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Overseal recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 20 vs 138 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Overseal is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Overseal had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 138).