Crime in Brinsley and Underwood: statistics, rates and trends
237 crimes were recorded in Brinsley and Underwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brinsley and Underwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Brinsley and Underwood
- Types of crime in Brinsley and Underwood
- Brinsley and Underwood compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Brinsley and Underwood
- Streets with the most crime in Brinsley and Underwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brinsley and Underwood
- Demographics of Brinsley and Underwood
- Questions about crime in Brinsley and Underwood
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (80), violence and sexual offences (72) and criminal damage and arson (26) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,223rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Brinsley and Underwood | Ashfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 237 | 13,007 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.0 | 100.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,263 | 129,572 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brinsley and Underwood peaked in the year to August 2021 (394 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (205). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 237 | 45.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 205 | 39.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 330 | 62.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 333 | 63.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 316 | 60.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 394 | 74.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 355 | 67.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 281 | 53.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 287 | 54.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (60% below) and criminal damage and arson (27% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 66 to 80.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 15.2 | 15.4 | +21% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 13.7 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 4.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 3.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Brinsley and Underwood.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brinsley and Underwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selston | 404 | 62.2 | +38% |
| Eastwood | 1,792 | 91.2 | +102% |
| Heanor | 2,543 | 109.8 | +144% |
| Annesley Woodhouse | 369 | 68.6 | +52% |
| Somercotes and Swanwick | 1,630 | 100.5 | +123% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,037 | 71.1 | +58% |
| Ripley (Amber Valley) | 2,177 | 116.2 | +158% |
| Hucknall | 3,609 | 94.7 | +110% |
Of the 2 areas within Brinsley and Underwood, Underwood had the highest crime rate (52.8 per 1,000) and Brinsley the lowest (35.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood | Neighbourhood | 2,898 | 153 | 52.8 |
| Brinsley | Neighbourhood | 2,365 | 84 | 35.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Brinsley and Underwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Felley Mill Lane (North)” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Felley Mill Lane (North) | 25 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Broad Lane | 13 |
| On or near Church Lane | 13 |
| On or near Lawrence Park | 12 |
| On or near Primrose Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Hankin Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Kings Drive | 9 |
| On or near Church Walk | 8 |
| On or near Mainside Crescent | 8 |
Of the 157 crimes in Brinsley and Underwood with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 80 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 78 | 49.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 46 | 29.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Brinsley and Underwood has an estimated population of 5,263 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.1%, against 17.1%), fewer students (3.5%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brinsley and Underwood average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brinsley and Underwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brinsley and Underwood a safe place to live?
Brinsley and Underwood recorded 45.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,223rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Brinsley and Underwood?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 80 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (72).
Is crime in Brinsley and Underwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brinsley and Underwood was up 16% on the year before: 237 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 205 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brinsley and Underwood?
About 5,263 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brinsley and Underwood?
Brinsley and Underwood is policed by Nottinghamshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.