Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG11 · Nottingham
219
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NG25 · Nottinghamshire
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southwell has less crime — 24 vs 219 incidents in February 2026.
Clifton recorded substantially more crime than Southwell in February 2026 — 219 incidents compared to 24, a 9.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clifton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (29) and Criminal damage & arson (24), while Southwell has more Burglary (6) and Shoplifting (3). Clifton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Southwell is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Southwell recorded fewer crimes than Clifton — 24 vs 219 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Southwell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Clifton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Southwell had more Burglary and Shoplifting. Overall, Southwell recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 219).