Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE12 · Derbyshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE5 · Derbyshire
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Overseal has less crime — 20 vs 137 incidents in February 2026.
Ripley recorded substantially more crime than Overseal in February 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 20, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Overseal sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (4) and Public order (2), while Ripley has more Drugs (16) and Criminal damage & arson (16). 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 Ripley — 20 vs 137 incidents. That is 85% 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 Ripley had more Drugs and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Overseal recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 137).