Crime Rate in Sinfin: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sinfin

The total recorded crimes in Sinfin, Derby, UK in January 2026 are around 223 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sinfin crime rate of 5.83 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (-12.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (78.95% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (30) incidents (200.00% increase)
Sinfin Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harrier Way with total crimes: 16
  • Osmaston Road with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

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 January 2026 the Sinfin has recorded 223 crimes with crime rate of 5.83 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sinfin)CrimesRank (Sinfin)CrimesRank (Sinfin)
Arboretum960 112,414 110,798 1
Abbey283 23,874 24,174 2
Littleover227 43,446 33,545 3
Alvaston229 32,972 63,287 5
Derwent207 73,430 43,465 4
Darley222 63,202 53,164 6
Normanton206 82,424 72,562 8
Boulton151 92,181 92,233 9
Mackworth135 101,791 101,890 10
Chaddesden111 111,607 111,761 11
Spondon68 141,084 131,230 12
Chellaston79 121,264 121,141 13
Mickleover73 13833 151,012 14
Oakwood64 15854 14976 15
Blagreaves59 16797 16969 16
Allestree39 17492 17595 17

Sinfin Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 93 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (97 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (92 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (83 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202634
December 202519
November 202518
October 202532
September 202531
August 202536
July 202519
June 202531
May 202529
April 202526
March 202520
February 202515

A total of 216 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202620
December 202510
November 202514
October 202514
September 202527
August 202518
July 202518
June 202526
May 202518
April 202518
March 202521
February 202512

A total of 1048 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202681
December 202593
November 202585
October 202597
September 202592
August 202583
July 202595
June 2025108
May 202586
April 202569
March 202579
February 202580

A total of 176 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202630
December 202510
November 20257
October 202516
September 202510
August 202513
July 202513
June 202515
May 202518
April 202512
March 202514
February 202518

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20254
October 20252
July 20256
June 20255
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202511
November 202515
October 202512
September 20258
August 202514
July 20259
June 20259
May 202513
April 20255
March 202510
February 20255

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202515
November 202515
October 20258
September 20259
August 202510
July 202512
June 202517
May 202511
April 202513
March 202514
February 20258

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
May 20251

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20253
September 20253
August 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
September 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202511
November 20255
October 20254
September 20254
August 20253
July 20258
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20253
November 20254
October 20254
September 20257
August 202517
July 20257
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20255
November 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20253
July 20259
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20259

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20251
November 20255
October 20257
September 20259
August 20254
July 20254
June 20255
May 202510
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254

High Crime Locations Sinfin in January 2026

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

1. Harrier Way (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Osmaston Road (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
5. A5111 (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
7. Peveril Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Glengarry Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
9. Cotton Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Links Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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