Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DE12 · Derbyshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Overseal has less crime — 20 vs 244 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in February 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 20, a 12.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while Overseal has more Public order (2). Kidderminster 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 Kidderminster — 20 vs 244 incidents. That is 92% 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 Shoplifting while Overseal had more Public order. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 244).