Crime Rate in Underwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Underwood

The total recorded crimes in Underwood, Ashfield, UK in January 2026 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Underwood crime rate of 7.66 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 Underwood, encompassing approximately 2,088 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Underwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Felley Mill Lane (North) with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Main Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Underwood?

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

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Underwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 141 crimes compared to 525.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Underwood recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, Underwood had fewer crimes than the Ashfield average, with 129 crimes compared to 461. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Underwood recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Underwood Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Underwood has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 7.66 ranking 20th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

In 2024, the total Underwood crimes were 141. The crime rate of Underwood in 2024 was 67.51 (year) or 5.63 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Underwood were around 129 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.77 (year) or 5.15 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Underwood)CrimesRank (Underwood)CrimesRank (Underwood)
Hucknall Central135 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit97 3983 31,048 2
Carsic103 21,143 2870 3
Leamington62 7738 5688 4
Skegby94 4953 4615 7
Hucknall West67 6613 11637 5
Hucknall South76 5680 7398 12
Sutton Central & New Cross45 11657 9630 6
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse58 8704 6594 8
Hucknall North55 10679 8529 9
Kirkby Cross & Portland57 9270 17258 15
Huthwaite & Brierley41 12652 10498 10
Selston24 16463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal27 14278 15360 13
Abbey Hill20 18285 13216 18
Kingsway31 13228 18238 17
Ashfields21 17282 14263 14
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood24 15270 16249 16
Sutton St Mary's19 19216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood10 21135 22139 20
Larwood10 22144 20109 22
The Dales9 23105 23104 23

Underwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20256
November 20255
October 20255
September 20258
August 20252
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20252
May 20253

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20254
September 20254
August 20253
July 20253
June 20251
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20252
September 20252
August 20251

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
June 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
May 20251
April 20252

High Crime Locations Underwood in January 2026

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

1. Felley Mill Lane (North) (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Felley Mill Lane (North) (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Recreation Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Larch Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ashbourne Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Plainspot Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Mainside Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Lawrence Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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