Crime Rate in Underwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Underwood

The total recorded crimes in Underwood, Ashfield, UK in April 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Underwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Recreation Street with total crimes: 1
  • Mansfield Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bluebell 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 April 2025 the Underwood has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 4.79 ranking 22th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Underwood)CrimesRank (Underwood)CrimesRank (Underwood)
Hucknall Central133 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit103 3983 31,048 2
Carsic107 21,143 2870 3
Leamington44 10738 5688 4
Skegby90 4953 4615 7
Hucknall West51 7613 11637 5
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse71 5704 6594 8
Sutton Central & New Cross51 8657 9630 6
Hucknall North56 6679 8529 9
Hucknall South49 9680 7398 12
Huthwaite & Brierley37 11652 10498 10
Selston29 13463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal31 12278 15360 13
Abbey Hill22 16285 13216 18
Ashfields23 14282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & Portland19 17270 17258 15
Kingsway23 15228 18238 17
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood18 18270 16249 16
Sutton St Mary's14 21216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood16 19135 22139 20
Larwood7 23144 20109 22
The Dales15 20105 23104 23

Underwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20252
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
May 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20246

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Underwood in April 2025

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

1. Recreation Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
2. Mansfield Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Bluebell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fairview Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Plainspot Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Wilcox Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Willow Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Felley Mill Lane (North) (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Felley Mill Lane (North) (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Melbourne Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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