Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG9 · Nottinghamshire
117
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NG6 · Nottingham
416
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Beeston has less crime — 117 vs 416 incidents in February 2026.
Nottingham recorded substantially more crime than Beeston in February 2026 — 416 incidents compared to 117, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Beeston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Nottingham has more Criminal damage & arson (41). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Beeston recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 117 vs 416 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Nottingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Beeston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Nottingham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Beeston recorded fewer total crimes (117 vs 416).