Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE12 · Derbyshire
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Overseal has less crime — 14 vs 24 incidents in April 2026.
Upper Arley recorded notably higher crime than Overseal in April 2026 — 24 vs 14 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Overseal sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Other crime (1), while Upper Arley has more Shoplifting (3) and Drugs (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Overseal recorded fewer crimes than Upper Arley — 14 vs 24 incidents. That is 42% 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 Upper Arley had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 24).