Newark-on-Trent vs Sutton in Ashfield — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Newark-on-Trent

NG24 · Nottinghamshire

348

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences80
  • Anti-social behaviour74
  • Shoplifting66

Sutton in Ashfield

NG15 · Nottinghamshire

157

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences52
  • Shoplifting33
  • Anti-social behaviour23

Sutton in Ashfield has less crime — 157 vs 348 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newark-on-Trent recorded notably higher crime than Sutton in Ashfield in April 2026 — 348 vs 157 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Newark-on-Trent records significantly more (80 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 Newark-on-Trent or Sutton in Ashfield safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sutton in Ashfield recorded fewer crimes than Newark-on-Trent — 157 vs 348 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Newark-on-Trent is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Newark-on-Trent and Sutton in Ashfield?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Newark-on-Trent recorded 80 incidents of this type vs 52 in Sutton in Ashfield. Overall, Sutton in Ashfield had fewer total crimes (157 vs 348).

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