Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN20 · North Lincolnshire
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NG15 · Nottinghamshire
157
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Broughton has less crime — 57 vs 157 incidents in April 2026.
Sutton in Ashfield recorded substantially more crime than Broughton in April 2026 — 157 incidents compared to 57, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broughton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15) and Public order (8), while Sutton in Ashfield has more Shoplifting (33) and Anti-social behaviour (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Broughton recorded fewer crimes than Sutton in Ashfield — 57 vs 157 incidents. That is 64% 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 Sutton in Ashfield had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Broughton recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 157).