Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
107
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DE12 · Derbyshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Overseal has less crime — 20 vs 107 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in February 2026 — 107 incidents compared to 20, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Burglary (10), 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 Dudley — 20 vs 107 incidents. That is 81% 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 107).