Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DE12 · Derbyshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Overseal has less crime — 20 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 20, a 15.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Overseal has more Public order (2). Burton upon Trent sits above the national average for recorded crime while Overseal is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Overseal recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 20 vs 315 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Overseal is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Overseal had more Public order. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 315).