Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN20 · North Lincolnshire
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NG17 · Nottinghamshire
304
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Broughton has less crime — 57 vs 304 incidents in April 2026.
Sutton in Ashfield recorded substantially more crime than Broughton in April 2026 — 304 incidents compared to 57, a 5.3x 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 Anti-social behaviour (53) and Shoplifting (42). Broughton is below the national average while Sutton in Ashfield 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 Sutton in Ashfield — 57 vs 304 incidents. That is 81% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Broughton recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 304).