Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE12 · Derbyshire
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B70 · Sandwell
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Overseal has less crime — 14 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in April 2026 — 451 incidents compared to 14, a 32.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Overseal sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Other crime (1), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (44) and Other theft (37). Overseal is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Overseal the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Overseal recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 14 vs 451 incidents. That is 97% 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 West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 451).