Matlock Bath vs Overseal — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Matlock Bath

DE4 · Derbyshire

41

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Shoplifting8

Overseal

DE12 · Derbyshire

14

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Burglary1
  • Other crime1

Overseal has less crime — 14 vs 41 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Matlock Bath recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in April 2026 — 41 incidents compared to 14, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Matlock Bath sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9) and Shoplifting (8), while Overseal has more Burglary (1) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Matlock Bath or Overseal safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Overseal recorded fewer crimes than Matlock Bath — 14 vs 41 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Overseal is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Matlock Bath and Overseal?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Matlock Bath saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Overseal had more Burglary and Other crime. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 41).

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