Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN20 · North Lincolnshire
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NG24 · Nottinghamshire
348
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Broughton has less crime — 57 vs 348 incidents in April 2026.
Newark-on-Trent recorded substantially more crime than Broughton in April 2026 — 348 incidents compared to 57, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broughton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15) and Public order (8), while Newark-on-Trent has more Anti-social behaviour (74) and Shoplifting (66). Broughton is below the national average while Newark-on-Trent is above, making Broughton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Broughton recorded fewer crimes than Newark-on-Trent — 57 vs 348 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Broughton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Broughton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Newark-on-Trent had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Broughton recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 348).