Crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent: statistics, rates and trends
453 crimes were recorded in Osbaldwick & Derwent in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Osbaldwick & Derwent
- Questions about crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (154), violence and sexual offences (126) and shoplifting (37) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,908th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Osbaldwick & Derwent | York | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 453 | 19,487 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.9 | 93.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,566 | 209,301 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent of any year here (453 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 453 | 52.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 374 | 43.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 420 | 49.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 340 | 39.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 340 | 39.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 428 | 50.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 436 | 50.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 374 | 43.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 340 | 39.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 46 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (65% below) and violence and sexual offences (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 117 to 154 and shoplifting rose from 29 to 37, while criminal damage and arson fell from 47 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 154 | 18.0 | 15.4 | +32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 14.7 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 4.3 | 8.5 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.0 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Osbaldwick & Derwent; the highest is Guildhall (322.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Heworth Without (21.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Osbaldwick & Derwent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heworth Without | 80 | 21.1 | -60% |
| Hull Road | 1,006 | 63.0 | +19% |
| Heworth | 1,164 | 79.2 | +50% |
| Fishergate | 1,040 | 92.9 | +76% |
| Guildhall | 5,052 | 322.4 | +510% |
| Huntington & New Earswick | 1,009 | 81.5 | +54% |
| Fulford & Heslington | 308 | 84.5 | +60% |
| Micklegate | 2,105 | 163.7 | +209% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Osbaldwick & Derwent over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “On or near” (67).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near | 67 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 48 |
| On or near Stamford Bridge Road | 37 |
| On or near Derwent Mews | 27 |
| On or near Derwent Way | 27 |
| On or near Lotherington Mews | 24 |
| On or near St Aelreds Way | 15 |
| On or near Lotherington Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Seebohm Mews | 9 |
| On or near Thirkleby Way | 8 |
Of the 299 crimes in Osbaldwick & Derwent with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 154 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 104 | 34.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 103 | 34.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 4.3% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
Osbaldwick & Derwent has an estimated population of 8,566 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.6%, against 17.1%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Osbaldwick & Derwent average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Osbaldwick & Derwent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Osbaldwick & Derwent a safe place to live?
Osbaldwick & Derwent recorded 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,908th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 154 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (126).
Is crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent going up or down?
Recorded crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent was up 21% on the year before: 453 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 374 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Osbaldwick & Derwent?
About 8,566 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Osbaldwick & Derwent?
Osbaldwick & Derwent is policed by North Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.