Crime Rate in Osbaldwick & Derwent: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Osbaldwick & Derwent

The total recorded crimes in Osbaldwick & Derwent, York, UK in March 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Osbaldwick & Derwent crime rate of 38.48 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (2.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-36.54% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Osbaldwick & Derwent Crime Hotspots

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

  • Osbaldwick Village with total crimes: 18
  • with total crimes: 12
  • Lotherington Mews with total crimes: 12

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Osbaldwick & Derwent has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 38.48 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (York)CrimesRank (York)CrimesRank (York)
Guildhall1,196 115,024 116,280 1
Micklegate247 22,606 22,712 2
Westfield175 32,026 32,367 3
Holgate150 51,189 61,408 4
Heworth107 71,270 51,331 6
Huntington & New Earswick141 61,181 71,279 7
Clifton87 8925 81,018 8
Hull Road77 9891 9939 9
Fishergate70 10811 10822 10
Rawcliffe & Clifton Without55 11694 11733 11
Dringhouses & Woodthorpe45 13543 12624 12
Haxby & Wigginton51 12440 14530 13
Fulford & Heslington39 14518 13334 16
Acomb36 16385 16502 14
Rural West York36 15432 15430 15
Strensall22 17268 17269 17
Wheldrake16 18136 18123 18
Copmanthorpe7 2078 20110 19
Bishopthorpe15 19119 19102 20
Heworth Without5 2155 2189 21

Osbaldwick & Derwent Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (148 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (86 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 506 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 63.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202578
October 202476
September 202425
August 202456
July 202448
June 2024148
May 202443
April 202432

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241
June 202426
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
September 20241
August 20247
June 202412
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20241
September 202414
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 202415
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 400 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
October 202452
September 202434
August 202441
July 202463
June 202486
May 202430
April 202461

A total of 149 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
October 202416
September 20249
August 20247
July 202428
June 202434
May 202433
April 202410

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
October 20245
September 202412
August 20246
July 20246
June 202420
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
May 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 202412
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20246
July 20241

High Crime Locations Osbaldwick & Derwent in March 2025

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

1. Osbaldwick Village (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
2. (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12
3. Lotherington Mews (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Derwent Place (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. St Aelreds Way (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
6. Hambleton Avenue (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Bicycle theft6
7. (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
8. The Leyes (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Lotherington Avenue (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
10. (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6

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