Crime Rate in Sinfin: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sinfin

The total recorded crimes in Sinfin, Derby, UK in July 2025 are around 207 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sinfin crime rate of 5.41 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Sinfin, encompassing approximately 38,228 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (-12.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-38.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
Sinfin Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shelley Drive with total crimes: 13
  • A5111 with total crimes: 10
  • Harrier Way with total crimes: 8

How safe is Sinfin?

To understand the safety of Sinfin, we need to analyze Sinfin crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Derby:

    • In 2024, Sinfin demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Derby average, with 2379 crimes compared to 2650.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Sinfin witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

    • In 2023, Sinfin had fewer crimes than the Derby average, with 2,578 crimes compared to 2,669. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Sinfin witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Derby, Sinfin has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Sinfin Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sinfin has recorded 207 crimes with crime rate of 5.41 ranking 8th out of 16 in the Derby, UK

In 2024, the total Sinfin crimes were 2,379. The crime rate of Sinfin in 2024 was 62.23 (year) or 5.19 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Derby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sinfin were around 2,578 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.44 (year) or 5.62 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Derby.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sinfin)CrimesRank (Sinfin)CrimesRank (Sinfin)
Arboretum1,143 112,414 110,798 1
Abbey359 23,874 24,174 2
Littleover287 43,446 33,545 3
Derwent329 33,430 43,465 4
Alvaston263 52,972 63,287 5
Darley251 63,202 53,164 6
Normanton214 72,424 72,562 8
Boulton197 102,181 92,233 9
Mackworth199 91,791 101,890 10
Chaddesden143 111,607 111,761 11
Spondon95 141,084 131,230 12
Chellaston99 131,264 121,141 13
Blagreaves105 12797 16969 16
Mickleover77 16833 151,012 14
Oakwood94 15854 14976 15
Allestree62 17492 17595 17

Sinfin Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 95 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (76 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 949 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202595
June 2025108
May 202586
April 202569
March 202579
February 202580
January 202558
December 202456
November 202469
October 202488
September 202485
August 202476

A total of 157 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 202511
April 202513
March 202514
February 20258
January 20257
December 202414
November 202418
October 202410
September 202419
August 202414

A total of 185 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202515
May 202518
April 202512
March 202514
February 202518
January 202516
December 202412
November 202412
October 202417
September 202420
August 202418

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202526
May 202518
April 202518
March 202521
February 202512
January 202521
December 202412
November 20248
October 202416
September 202417
August 202412

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202531
May 202529
April 202526
March 202520
February 202515
January 202525
December 202419
October 202425
September 202430
August 202443

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202513
April 20255
March 202510
February 20255
January 202513
December 20246
November 202411
October 202413
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20249
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 202510
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
January 20252
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Sinfin in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sinfin postcode area is presented below.

1. Shelley Drive (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons3
Burglary2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. A5111 (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Harrier Way (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Amberley Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Sheridan Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Osmaston Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Glengarry Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
9. Briar Lea Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Mortimer Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1

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