Crime in Underdale: statistics, rates and trends

258 crimes were recorded in Underdale in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 127 reports (49% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Underdale has the 2,722nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Underdale was highest in the year to July 2022 (445 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (258). Over the whole period it fell 27%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Underdale over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-49%).

Violence and sexual offences in Underdale

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Underdale recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 49.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Underdale

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Underdale recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Underdale

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Underdale recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Underdale

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Underdale recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Underdale

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Underdale recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Underdale

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Underdale recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Underdale

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Underdale recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Underdale

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Underdale recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Underdale

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Underdale recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Underdale

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Underdale recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Underdale

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Underdale recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Underdale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Underdale.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Underdale over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Underdale over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Underdale has an estimated population of 4,500. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Underdale sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Underdale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.