Beeston vs Nottingham — 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

Nottingham

NG5 · Nottingham

308

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences108
  • Shoplifting51
  • Anti-social behaviour38

Beeston has less crime — 117 vs 308 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Nottingham recorded substantially more crime than Beeston in February 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 117, a 2.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Nottingham records significantly more (108 vs 41 incidents). 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 Nottingham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Beeston recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 117 vs 308 incidents. That is 62% 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 February 2026, Beeston recorded 41 incidents of this type vs 108 in Nottingham. Overall, Beeston had fewer total crimes (117 vs 308).

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