Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG11 · Nottingham
199
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NG17 · Nottinghamshire
304
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Clifton has less crime — 199 vs 304 incidents in April 2026.
Sutton in Ashfield recorded notably higher crime than Clifton in April 2026 — 304 vs 199 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clifton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (25), while Sutton in Ashfield has more Shoplifting (42). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Clifton recorded fewer crimes than Sutton in Ashfield — 199 vs 304 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Sutton in Ashfield is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Clifton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sutton in Ashfield had more Shoplifting. Overall, Clifton recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 304).