Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE1 · Derby
1,201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DE12 · Derbyshire
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Overseal has less crime — 14 vs 1,201 incidents in April 2026.
Derby recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in April 2026 — 1,201 incidents compared to 14, a 85.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Derby sees higher rates of Public order (137) and Anti-social behaviour (130), while Overseal has more Burglary (1) and Other crime (1). Derby sits above the national average for recorded crime while Overseal is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Overseal recorded fewer crimes than Derby — 14 vs 1,201 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Overseal is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Derby saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Overseal had more Burglary and Other crime. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 1,201).