Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
210
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DE12 · Derbyshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Overseal has less crime — 20 vs 210 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in February 2026 — 210 incidents compared to 20, a 10.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21) and Burglary (15), while Overseal has more Anti-social behaviour (4) and Public order (2). Dudley 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 February 2026 Police data, Overseal recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 20 vs 210 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Overseal is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Overseal had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 210).