Carlton vs Nottingham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Carlton

NG4 · Nottinghamshire

156

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences59
  • Shoplifting20
  • Anti-social behaviour20

Nottingham

NG5 · Nottingham

308

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences108
  • Shoplifting51
  • Anti-social behaviour38

Carlton has less crime — 156 vs 308 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Nottingham recorded notably higher crime than Carlton in February 2026 — 308 vs 156 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Nottingham records significantly more (108 vs 59 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Carlton or Nottingham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Carlton recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 156 vs 308 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Nottingham is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Carlton and Nottingham?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Carlton recorded 59 incidents of this type vs 108 in Nottingham. Overall, Carlton had fewer total crimes (156 vs 308).

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