Crime Rate in Underwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Underwood

The total recorded crimes in Underwood, Ashfield, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Underwood crime rate of 4.79 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Underwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Hankin Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • De Morgan Close with total crimes: 1

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 July 2025 the Underwood has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 4.79 ranking 23th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Underwood)CrimesRank (Underwood)CrimesRank (Underwood)
Hucknall Central164 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit107 2983 31,048 2
Carsic87 51,143 2870 3
Skegby105 3953 4615 7
Leamington75 7738 5688 4
Sutton Central & New Cross87 4657 9630 6
Hucknall West69 8613 11637 5
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse77 6704 6594 8
Hucknall South66 9680 7398 12
Hucknall North53 10679 8529 9
Huthwaite & Brierley50 12652 10498 10
Selston24 16463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal52 11278 15360 13
Abbey Hill22 17285 13216 18
Kirkby Cross & Portland32 13270 17258 15
Ashfields27 14282 14263 14
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood24 15270 16249 16
Kingsway13 20228 18238 17
The Dales21 18105 23104 23
Sutton St Mary's14 19216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood11 22135 22139 20
Larwood11 21144 20109 22

Underwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
December 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
October 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Underwood in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Hankin Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. De Morgan Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Smeath Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Wilhallow Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Lawrence Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Melbourne Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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