Crime Rate in Osbaldwick & Derwent: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent

The total recorded crimes in Osbaldwick & Derwent, York, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Osbaldwick & Derwent crime rate of 17.96 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 Osbaldwick & Derwent, encompassing approximately 3,897 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-25.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (-64.00% decrease)
Osbaldwick & Derwent Crime Hotspots

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

  • Galligap Lane with total crimes: 6
  • with total crimes: 6
  • Lotherington Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Osbaldwick & Derwent?

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

  • Relative to York:

    • In 2024, Osbaldwick & Derwent demonstrated a lower crime volume than the York average, with 1468 crimes compared to 1479.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Osbaldwick & Derwent witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the York.

    • In 2023, Osbaldwick & Derwent had fewer crimes than the York average, with 1,383 crimes compared to 1,590. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Osbaldwick & Derwent witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the York.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in York, Osbaldwick & Derwent has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Osbaldwick & Derwent Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Osbaldwick & Derwent has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 17.96 ranking 10th out of 20 in the York, UK

In 2024, the total Osbaldwick & Derwent crimes were 1,468. The crime rate of Osbaldwick & Derwent in 2024 was 376.61 (year) or 31.38 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the York.

In 2023, the total crimes in Osbaldwick & Derwent were around 1,383 crimes with yearly crime rate of 354.81 (year) or 29.57 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the York.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Osbaldwick & Derwent)CrimesRank (Osbaldwick & Derwent)CrimesRank (Osbaldwick & Derwent)
Guildhall1,414 115,024 116,280 1
Micklegate241 22,606 22,712 2
Westfield217 32,026 32,367 3
Holgate157 41,189 61,408 4
Heworth118 51,270 51,331 6
Huntington & New Earswick110 61,181 71,279 7
Clifton103 7925 81,018 8
Hull Road85 8891 9939 9
Fishergate73 9811 10822 10
Rawcliffe & Clifton Without58 13694 11733 11
Haxby & Wigginton69 11440 14530 13
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe69 12543 12624 12
Fulford & Heslington31 16518 13334 16
Acomb38 14385 16502 14
Rural West York28 17432 15430 15
Strensall32 15268 17269 17
Wheldrake9 20136 18123 18
Copmanthorpe17 1878 20110 19
Bishopthorpe10 19119 19102 20
Heworth Without6 2155 2189 21

Osbaldwick & Derwent Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (58 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (55 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (78 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20259
April 20253
October 202412
August 20242

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 47.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202558
May 202556
April 202561
March 202533
October 202452
September 202434
August 202441

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202515
May 202518
April 202525
March 202512
October 202416
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
October 20241
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 42.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202555
May 202515
April 202522
March 202578
October 202476
September 202425
August 202456

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202525
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
October 20245
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
March 20252
September 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 202512
March 20256

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202518
March 20257
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
October 202415
August 20246

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20246

High Crime Locations Osbaldwick & Derwent in July 2025

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

1. Galligap Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Lotherington Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Derwent Mews (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Derwent Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Derwent Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
7. (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
8. Blue Coat (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
9. (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1

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