Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG24 · Nottinghamshire
290
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NG2 · Nottinghamshire
259
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
West Bridgford has less crime — 259 vs 290 incidents in February 2026.
Newark-on-Trent and West Bridgford recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 290 and 259 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, West Bridgford recorded fewer crimes than Newark-on-Trent — 259 vs 290 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Newark-on-Trent is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Newark-on-Trent recorded 82 incidents of this type vs 73 in West Bridgford. Overall, West Bridgford had fewer total crimes (259 vs 290).