Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE12 · Derbyshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ST17 · Staffordshire
93
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Overseal has less crime — 20 vs 93 incidents in February 2026.
Stafford recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in February 2026 — 93 incidents compared to 20, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Overseal sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Stafford has more Shoplifting (16). 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 Stafford — 20 vs 93 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Overseal is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Overseal saw higher rates of Public order while Stafford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 93).