Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG4 · Nottinghamshire
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NG17 · Nottinghamshire
304
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Carlton has less crime — 164 vs 304 incidents in April 2026.
Sutton in Ashfield recorded notably higher crime than Carlton in April 2026 — 304 vs 164 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Sutton in Ashfield has more Shoplifting (42). 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 Sutton in Ashfield — 164 vs 304 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Sutton in Ashfield is above the national average.
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, Carlton recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 304).