Crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent: statistics, rates and trends
455 crimes were recorded in Osbaldwick & Derwent in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent at a glance
- Crime trends in Osbaldwick & Derwent
- Types of crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent
- Osbaldwick & Derwent compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent
- What happened after crimes were reported in Osbaldwick & Derwent
- Population and deprivation in Osbaldwick & Derwent
- Questions about crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent
- About this data
Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
455 crimes were recorded in Osbaldwick & Derwent in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 163 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Osbaldwick & Derwent has the 2,894th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Osbaldwick & Derwent | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 455 | 18,886 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.1 | 90.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,566 | 209,301 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent was highest in the year to July 2026 (455 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (322). Over the whole period it rose 41%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 455 | 53.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 377 | 44.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 421 | 49.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 341 | 39.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 331 | 38.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 435 | 50.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 433 | 50.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 371 | 43.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 322 | 37.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
| July 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Osbaldwick & Derwent over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+42%) and violence and sexual offences (+24%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-32%) and other theft (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 | 19.0 | 1.24 | +42% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 15.9 | 0.46 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 4.2 | 0.51 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.7 | 0.55 | -32% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -24% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.0 | 0.30 | +70% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.4 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +1000% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.1 | 0.30 | +80% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 0.44 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.36 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.17 | n/a |
Anti-social behaviour in Osbaldwick & Derwent
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Osbaldwick & Derwent recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 35.8% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Osbaldwick & Derwent
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Osbaldwick & Derwent recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 29.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Osbaldwick & Derwent
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Osbaldwick & Derwent recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Osbaldwick & Derwent
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Osbaldwick & Derwent recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Osbaldwick & Derwent
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Osbaldwick & Derwent recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Osbaldwick & Derwent
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Osbaldwick & Derwent recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Osbaldwick & Derwent recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Osbaldwick & Derwent
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Osbaldwick & Derwent recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 1000% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Osbaldwick & Derwent
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Osbaldwick & Derwent recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Osbaldwick & Derwent recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Osbaldwick & Derwent
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Osbaldwick & Derwent recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Osbaldwick & Derwent
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Osbaldwick & Derwent recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Osbaldwick & Derwent, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Osbaldwick & Derwent.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Osbaldwick & Derwent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth Without | 72 | 18.9 | -64% |
| Hull Road | 1,008 | 63.2 | +19% |
| Heworth | 1,125 | 76.6 | +44% |
| Fishergate | 986 | 88.1 | +66% |
| Guildhall | 4,921 | 314.0 | +491% |
| Huntington & New Earswick | 950 | 76.7 | +44% |
| Fulford & Heslington | 302 | 82.9 | +56% |
| Micklegate | 2,134 | 165.9 | +212% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Osbaldwick & Derwent over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 61 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Stamford Bridge Road | 34 |
| On or near Derwent Way | 29 |
| On or near Derwent Mews | 23 |
| On or near Lotherington Mews | 21 |
| On or near St Aelreds Way | 14 |
| On or near Lotherington Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Thirkleby Way | 9 |
| On or near Derwent Place | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Osbaldwick & Derwent over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 149 | 35.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 104 | 24.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 84 | 20.1% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 5.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Osbaldwick & Derwent has an estimated population of 8,566. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Osbaldwick & Derwent sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Osbaldwick & Derwent |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.1% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 |
Is Osbaldwick & Derwent a safe place to live?
Osbaldwick & Derwent recorded 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (136).
Is crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent was up 21% on the year before: 455 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 377 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Osbaldwick & Derwent?
Osbaldwick & Derwent is policed by North Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Osbaldwick & Derwent. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.