Crime in Sinfin & Osmaston: statistics, rates and trends
2,481 crimes were recorded in Sinfin & Osmaston in the 12 months to August 2026, 138.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sinfin & Osmaston at a glance
- Crime trends in Sinfin & Osmaston
- Types of crime in Sinfin & Osmaston
- Sinfin & Osmaston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sinfin & Osmaston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sinfin & Osmaston
- Demographics of Sinfin & Osmaston
- Questions about crime in Sinfin & Osmaston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,128), anti-social behaviour (311) and public order (198) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 553rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Sinfin & Osmaston | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,481 | 36,654 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 138.1 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,970 | 274,149 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sinfin & Osmaston peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,739 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,221). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,481 | 138.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,221 | 123.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,454 | 136.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,525 | 140.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,739 | 152.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,632 | 146.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,708 | 150.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,547 | 141.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,264 | 126.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 257 |
| July 2026 | 240 |
| June 2026 | 227 |
| May 2026 | 209 |
| April 2026 | 187 |
| March 2026 | 194 |
| February 2026 | 175 |
| January 2026 | 223 |
| December 2025 | 182 |
| November 2025 | 182 |
| October 2025 | 199 |
| September 2025 | 206 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sinfin & Osmaston recorded notably more bicycle theft (89% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (83% above the national rate) and public order (65% above the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 56 to 81 and shoplifting rose from 109 to 146, while possession of weapons fell from 29 to 20 and drugs fell from 74 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,128 | 62.8 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 311 | 17.3 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Public order | 198 | 11.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 189 | 10.5 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 150 | 8.3 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 146 | 8.1 | 8.5 | +34% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 4.5 | 5.0 | +45% |
| Burglary | 73 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +6% |
| Drugs | 59 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -20% |
| Other crime | 53 | 2.9 | 2.1 | -17% |
| Robbery | 29 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 1.6 | 0.8 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.1 | 1.0 | -31% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sinfin & Osmaston; the highest is Arboretum, Derby (287.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Blagreaves (65.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sinfin & Osmaston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blagreaves | 1,033 | 65.7 | -52% |
| Normanton | 2,755 | 114.6 | -17% |
| Arboretum | 5,672 | 287.4 | +108% |
| Chellaston & Shelton Lock | 1,183 | 75.3 | -45% |
| Alvaston South | 1,787 | 121.9 | -12% |
| Alvaston North | 3,057 | 172.2 | +25% |
| Littleover | 1,778 | 110.2 | -20% |
| Abbey | 2,843 | 191.8 | +39% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Sinfin & Osmaston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (136).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 136 |
| On or near Harrier Way | 103 |
| On or near Marlborough Road | 57 |
| On or near Cromarty Close | 56 |
| On or near A5111 | 54 |
| On or near Gresham Road | 54 |
| On or near Police Station | 54 |
| On or near Handel Street | 53 |
| On or near Glengarry Way | 50 |
| On or near Ashwood Close | 49 |
Of the 2,170 crimes in Sinfin & Osmaston with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 311 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 879 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 596 | 27.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 336 | 15.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 89 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 87 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 70 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Sinfin & Osmaston has an estimated population of 17,970 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sinfin & Osmaston average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Sinfin & Osmaston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 50.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Sinfin & Osmaston a safe place to live?
Sinfin & Osmaston recorded 138.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 553rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Sinfin & Osmaston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,128 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (311).
Is crime in Sinfin & Osmaston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sinfin & Osmaston was up 12% on the year before: 2,481 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,221 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sinfin & Osmaston?
About 17,970 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sinfin & Osmaston?
Sinfin & Osmaston is policed by Derbyshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.