Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG4 · Nottinghamshire
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NG15 · Nottinghamshire
157
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Sutton in Ashfield has less crime — 157 vs 164 incidents in April 2026.
Carlton and Sutton in Ashfield recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 164 and 157 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Sutton in Ashfield has more Shoplifting (33). 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, Sutton in Ashfield recorded fewer crimes than Carlton — 157 vs 164 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Carlton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sutton in Ashfield had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sutton in Ashfield recorded fewer total crimes (157 vs 164).