Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DE12 · Derbyshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Overseal has less crime — 20 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in February 2026 — 177 incidents compared to 20, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Overseal has more Public order (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Overseal recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 20 vs 177 incidents. That is 89% 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 177).