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

NG8 · Nottingham

242

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences96
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Shoplifting21

Beeston has less crime — 117 vs 242 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Nottingham recorded notably higher crime than Beeston in February 2026 — 242 vs 117 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Nottingham records significantly more (96 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 242 incidents. That is 52% 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 96 in Nottingham. Overall, Beeston had fewer total crimes (117 vs 242).

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