Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN20 · North Lincolnshire
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NG17 · Nottinghamshire
208
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Broughton has less crime — 53 vs 208 incidents in February 2026.
Sutton in Ashfield recorded substantially more crime than Broughton in February 2026 — 208 incidents compared to 53, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Broughton sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Sutton in Ashfield has more Anti-social behaviour (44). 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 February 2026 Police data, Broughton recorded fewer crimes than Sutton in Ashfield — 53 vs 208 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Broughton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Broughton saw higher rates of Drugs while Sutton in Ashfield had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Broughton recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 208).