Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST7 · Staffordshire
33
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE12 · Derbyshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Overseal has less crime — 20 vs 33 incidents in February 2026.
Kidsgrove recorded notably higher crime than Overseal in February 2026 — 33 vs 20 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Overseal has more Public order (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Overseal recorded fewer crimes than Kidsgrove — 20 vs 33 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Overseal is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kidsgrove saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Overseal had more Public order. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 33).