Carlton vs Nottingham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Carlton

NG4 · Nottinghamshire

164

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Criminal damage & arson18

Nottingham

NG6 · Nottingham

482

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences192
  • Anti-social behaviour89
  • Criminal damage & arson65

Carlton has less crime — 164 vs 482 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Nottingham recorded substantially more crime than Carlton in April 2026 — 482 incidents compared to 164, a 2.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Nottingham records significantly more (192 vs 55 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 April 2026 Police data, Carlton recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 164 vs 482 incidents. That is 66% 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 April 2026, Carlton recorded 55 incidents of this type vs 192 in Nottingham. Overall, Carlton had fewer total crimes (164 vs 482).

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