Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE12 · Derbyshire
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Overseal has less crime — 14 vs 193 incidents in April 2026.
Swadlincote recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in April 2026 — 193 incidents compared to 14, a 13.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Overseal sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Other crime (1), while Swadlincote has more Anti-social behaviour (23) and Public order (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Overseal recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 14 vs 193 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Overseal is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Overseal saw higher rates of Burglary and Other crime while Swadlincote had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 193).