Mansfield vs Nottingham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Mansfield

NG18 · Nottinghamshire

502

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences158
  • Shoplifting89
  • Anti-social behaviour64

Nottingham

NG1 · Nottingham

1,590

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences418
  • Shoplifting256
  • Anti-social behaviour253

Mansfield has less crime — 502 vs 1,590 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Nottingham recorded substantially more crime than Mansfield in April 2026 — 1,590 incidents compared to 502, a 3.2x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Nottingham records significantly more (418 vs 158 incidents). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Mansfield or Nottingham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Mansfield recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 502 vs 1,590 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Nottingham is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Mansfield recorded 158 incidents of this type vs 418 in Nottingham. Overall, Mansfield had fewer total crimes (502 vs 1,590).

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