Crime in Sinfin & Osmaston: statistics, rates and trends
2,428 crimes were recorded in Sinfin & Osmaston in the 12 months to July 2026, 135.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Sinfin & Osmaston
- Questions about crime in Sinfin & Osmaston
- About this data
2,428 crimes were recorded in Sinfin & Osmaston in the 12 months to July 2026, 135.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,085 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sinfin & Osmaston has the 593rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sinfin & Osmaston | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,428 | 36,488 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.1 | 133.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,970 | 274,149 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sinfin & Osmaston was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,728 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,213). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 2,428 | 135.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,213 | 123.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,527 | 140.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,500 | 139.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,702 | 150.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,618 | 145.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,728 | 151.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,532 | 140.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,239 | 124.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 204 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sinfin & Osmaston 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+44%) and vehicle crime (+28%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-41%) and other crime (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,085 | 60.4 | 1.76 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 317 | 17.6 | 1.15 | +12% |
| Public order | 199 | 11.1 | 1.67 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 180 | 10.0 | 1.48 | -3% |
| Other theft | 147 | 8.2 | 1.28 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 145 | 8.1 | 0.97 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 4.1 | 0.82 | +28% |
| Drugs | 72 | 4.0 | 1.23 | +18% |
| Burglary | 70 | 3.9 | 1.10 | -8% |
| Other crime | 52 | 2.9 | 1.37 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 1.6 | 1.89 | +4% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.4 | 1.07 | +136% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 0.9 | 0.97 | -41% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 0.9 | 0.56 | +21% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sinfin & Osmaston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sinfin & Osmaston recorded 1,085 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (60.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 44.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sinfin & Osmaston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sinfin & Osmaston recorded 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sinfin & Osmaston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sinfin & Osmaston recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sinfin & Osmaston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sinfin & Osmaston recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sinfin & Osmaston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sinfin & Osmaston recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sinfin & Osmaston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sinfin & Osmaston recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sinfin & Osmaston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sinfin & Osmaston recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sinfin & Osmaston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sinfin & Osmaston recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sinfin & Osmaston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sinfin & Osmaston recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sinfin & Osmaston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sinfin & Osmaston recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sinfin & Osmaston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sinfin & Osmaston recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sinfin & Osmaston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sinfin & Osmaston recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 136% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sinfin & Osmaston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sinfin & Osmaston recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sinfin & Osmaston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sinfin & Osmaston recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sinfin & Osmaston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sinfin & Osmaston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sinfin & Osmaston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blagreaves | 1,040 | 66.1 | -51% |
| Normanton | 2,741 | 114.0 | -16% |
| Arboretum | 5,677 | 287.6 | +113% |
| Chellaston & Shelton Lock | 1,168 | 74.3 | -45% |
| Alvaston South | 1,767 | 120.5 | -11% |
| Alvaston North | 3,062 | 172.5 | +28% |
| Littleover | 1,764 | 109.4 | -19% |
| Abbey | 2,781 | 187.6 | +39% |
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 Sinfin & Osmaston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 126 |
| On or near Harrier Way | 111 |
| On or near Marlborough Road | 59 |
| On or near Cromarty Close | 58 |
| On or near A5111 | 57 |
| On or near Police Station | 56 |
| On or near Handel Street | 54 |
| On or near Glengarry Way | 53 |
| On or near Gresham Road | 51 |
| On or near Ashwood Close | 45 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sinfin & Osmaston 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 861 | 35.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 580 | 23.9% |
| Not recorded | 317 | 13.1% |
| Under investigation | 289 | 11.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 102 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 100 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 68 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 51 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.4% |
Sinfin & Osmaston has an estimated population of 17,970. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sinfin & Osmaston sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sinfin & Osmaston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.3% |
| Social rented homes | 34.3% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 50.0% |
Is Sinfin & Osmaston a safe place to live?
Sinfin & Osmaston recorded 135.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Sinfin & Osmaston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,085 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (317).
Is crime in Sinfin & Osmaston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sinfin & Osmaston was up 10% on the year before: 2,428 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,213 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sinfin & Osmaston?
Sinfin & Osmaston is policed by Derbyshire. 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 Sinfin & Osmaston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.