Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY10 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DE12 · Derbyshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Overseal has less crime — 20 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in February 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 20, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Overseal has more 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 Kidderminster — 20 vs 105 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, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Overseal had more Public order. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 105).