Beeston vs Cotgrave — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Beeston

NG9 · Nottinghamshire

202

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences60
  • Shoplifting36
  • Anti-social behaviour28

Cotgrave

NG12 · Nottinghamshire

26

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Other crime2

Cotgrave has less crime — 26 vs 202 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Beeston recorded substantially more crime than Cotgrave in April 2026 — 202 incidents compared to 26, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Beeston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Cotgrave has more Other crime (2). Beeston sits above the national average for recorded crime while Cotgrave is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beeston or Cotgrave safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Cotgrave recorded fewer crimes than Beeston — 26 vs 202 incidents. That is 87% 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 April 2026, Beeston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Cotgrave had more Other crime. Overall, Cotgrave recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 202).

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