Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG12 · Nottinghamshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NG24 · Nottinghamshire
290
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Cotgrave has less crime — 29 vs 290 incidents in February 2026.
Newark-on-Trent recorded substantially more crime than Cotgrave in February 2026 — 290 incidents compared to 29, a 10.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cotgrave sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Newark-on-Trent has more Shoplifting (42). Cotgrave is below the national average while Newark-on-Trent is above, making Cotgrave the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cotgrave recorded fewer crimes than Newark-on-Trent — 29 vs 290 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Cotgrave is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cotgrave saw higher rates of Other theft while Newark-on-Trent had more Shoplifting. Overall, Cotgrave recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 290).