Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE56 · Derbyshire
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE12 · Derbyshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Overseal has less crime — 20 vs 79 incidents in February 2026.
Belper recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in February 2026 — 79 incidents compared to 20, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belper sees higher rates of Other theft (9) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Overseal has more Anti-social behaviour (4) and Public order (2). 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 Belper — 20 vs 79 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Overseal is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belper saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Overseal had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 79).