Hatfield vs Nottingham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Hatfield

DN7 · Doncaster

126

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences52
  • Anti-social behaviour34
  • Criminal damage & arson9

Nottingham

NG3 · Nottingham

462

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences163
  • Criminal damage & arson63
  • Anti-social behaviour54

Hatfield has less crime — 126 vs 462 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Nottingham recorded substantially more crime than Hatfield in April 2026 — 462 incidents compared to 126, a 3.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Nottingham records significantly more (163 vs 52 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hatfield or Nottingham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hatfield recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 126 vs 462 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Nottingham is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Hatfield and Nottingham?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Hatfield recorded 52 incidents of this type vs 163 in Nottingham. Overall, Hatfield had fewer total crimes (126 vs 462).

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