Crime in Brinsley and Underwood: statistics, rates and trends
234 crimes were recorded in Brinsley and Underwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Brinsley and Underwood
- Questions about crime in Brinsley and Underwood
- About this data
234 crimes were recorded in Brinsley and Underwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 78 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Brinsley and Underwood has the 1,237th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brinsley and Underwood | Ashfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 234 | 12,956 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.5 | 100.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,263 | 129,572 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brinsley and Underwood was highest in the year to July 2021 (422 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (207). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 234 | 44.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 207 | 39.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 329 | 62.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 336 | 63.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 311 | 59.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 422 | 80.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 338 | 64.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 270 | 51.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 281 | 53.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 19 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brinsley and Underwood 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 14.8 | 0.97 | +15% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 | 14.8 | 0.43 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.2 | 0.62 | +5% |
| Other crime | 16 | 3.0 | 1.44 | +1500% |
| Public order | 12 | 2.3 | 0.34 | +20% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.3 | 0.21 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.1 | 0.23 | -14% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.0 | 0.27 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 0.78 | +300% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.28 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | n/a |
Anti-social behaviour in Brinsley and Underwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brinsley and Underwood recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Brinsley and Underwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brinsley and Underwood recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brinsley and Underwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brinsley and Underwood recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brinsley and Underwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brinsley and Underwood recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 1500% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brinsley and Underwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brinsley and Underwood recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brinsley and Underwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brinsley and Underwood recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brinsley and Underwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brinsley and Underwood recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brinsley and Underwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brinsley and Underwood recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brinsley and Underwood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brinsley and Underwood recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brinsley and Underwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brinsley and Underwood recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brinsley and Underwood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brinsley and Underwood recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brinsley and Underwood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brinsley and Underwood recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Brinsley and Underwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brinsley and Underwood.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brinsley and Underwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selston | 407 | 62.6 | +41% |
| Eastwood | 1,745 | 88.8 | +100% |
| Heanor | 2,518 | 108.7 | +144% |
| Annesley Woodhouse | 373 | 69.4 | +56% |
| Somercotes and Swanwick | 1,620 | 99.9 | +125% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,059 | 72.6 | +63% |
| Ripley (Amber Valley) | 2,193 | 117.0 | +163% |
| Hucknall | 3,578 | 93.9 | +111% |
2 areas within Brinsley and Underwood, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Underwood had the highest rate (50.7 per 1,000) and Brinsley the lowest (36.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood | Neighbourhood | 2,898 | 147 | 50.7 |
| Brinsley | Neighbourhood | 2,365 | 87 | 36.8 |
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 Brinsley and Underwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Felley Mill Lane (North) | 25 |
| On or near Broad Lane | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Church Lane | 14 |
| On or near Lawrence Park | 12 |
| On or near Hankin Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Kings Drive | 9 |
| On or near Church Walk | 8 |
| On or near Frances Street | 8 |
| On or near Moor Road | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brinsley and Underwood 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 79 | 33.8% |
| Not recorded | 78 | 33.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 40 | 17.1% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Brinsley and Underwood has an estimated population of 5,263. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brinsley and Underwood sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brinsley and Underwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.8% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Brinsley and Underwood a safe place to live?
Brinsley and Underwood recorded 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Brinsley and Underwood?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (78).
Is crime in Brinsley and Underwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brinsley and Underwood was up 13% on the year before: 234 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 207 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brinsley and Underwood?
Brinsley and Underwood is policed by Nottinghamshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Brinsley and Underwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.