Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN15 · North Lincolnshire
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NG5 · Nottingham
374
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
North Lincolnshire has less crime — 17 vs 374 incidents in April 2026.
Nottingham recorded substantially more crime than North Lincolnshire in April 2026 — 374 incidents compared to 17, a 22.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Lincolnshire sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while Nottingham has more Anti-social behaviour (85) and Shoplifting (45). North Lincolnshire is below the national average while Nottingham is above, making North Lincolnshire the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 17 vs 374 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. North Lincolnshire is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, North Lincolnshire saw higher rates of Other theft and Vehicle crime while Nottingham had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 374).