Beeston vs Nottingham — 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

Nottingham

NG5 · Nottingham

374

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences122
  • Anti-social behaviour85
  • Shoplifting45

Beeston has less crime — 202 vs 374 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Nottingham recorded notably higher crime than Beeston in April 2026 — 374 vs 202 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Nottingham records significantly more (122 vs 60 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beeston or Nottingham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Beeston recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 202 vs 374 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Nottingham is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Beeston recorded 60 incidents of this type vs 122 in Nottingham. Overall, Beeston had fewer total crimes (202 vs 374).

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