Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE12 · Derbyshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Overseal has less crime — 20 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Swadlincote recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 20, a 7.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Overseal sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (4), while Swadlincote has more Other theft (12). 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 Swadlincote — 20 vs 146 incidents. That is 86% 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 Anti-social behaviour while Swadlincote had more Other theft. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 146).