Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
229
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DE12 · Derbyshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Overseal has less crime — 20 vs 229 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in February 2026 — 229 incidents compared to 20, a 11.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (55) and Criminal damage & arson (18), 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 229 incidents. That is 91% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Overseal had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 229).