Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
145
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DE12 · Derbyshire
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Overseal has less crime — 14 vs 145 incidents in April 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in April 2026 — 145 incidents compared to 14, a 10.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21) and Anti-social behaviour (19), 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Overseal recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 14 vs 145 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Overseal is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent 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 145).