Beeston vs Cotgrave — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Beeston

NG9 · Nottinghamshire

117

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Shoplifting19

Cotgrave

NG12 · Nottinghamshire

29

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Other theft3

Cotgrave has less crime — 29 vs 117 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Beeston recorded substantially more crime than Cotgrave in February 2026 — 117 incidents compared to 29, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Beeston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Cotgrave has more Other theft (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beeston or Cotgrave safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Cotgrave recorded fewer crimes than Beeston — 29 vs 117 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Cotgrave is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Beeston and Cotgrave?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Beeston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Cotgrave had more Other theft. Overall, Cotgrave recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 117).

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