Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG12 · Nottinghamshire
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NG8 · Nottingham
291
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cotgrave has less crime — 26 vs 291 incidents in April 2026.
Nottingham recorded substantially more crime than Cotgrave in April 2026 — 291 incidents compared to 26, a 11.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cotgrave sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (5) and Other crime (2), while Nottingham has more Shoplifting (37) and Criminal damage & arson (32). Cotgrave is below the national average while Nottingham is above, making Cotgrave the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cotgrave recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 26 vs 291 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Cotgrave is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cotgrave saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other crime while Nottingham had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cotgrave recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 291).