Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE12 · Derbyshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B79 · Staffordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Overseal has less crime — 20 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Wigginton recorded notably higher crime than Overseal in February 2026 — 44 vs 20 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Overseal sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (4) and Public order (2), while Wigginton has more Other theft (5) and Vehicle crime (5). 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 Wigginton — 20 vs 44 incidents. That is 55% 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 and Public order while Wigginton had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 44).