Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG4 · Nottinghamshire
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NG5 · Nottingham
374
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Carlton has less crime — 164 vs 374 incidents in April 2026.
Nottingham recorded notably higher crime than Carlton in April 2026 — 374 vs 164 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Nottingham has more Shoplifting (45). 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, Carlton recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 164 vs 374 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Nottingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carlton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Nottingham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Carlton recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 374).