Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG1 · Nottingham
1,590
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NG3 · Nottingham
462
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Nottingham has less crime — 462 vs 1,590 incidents in April 2026.
Nottingham recorded substantially more crime than Nottingham in April 2026 — 1,590 incidents compared to 462, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Nottingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (256), while Nottingham has more Criminal damage & arson (63). 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 April 2026 Police data, Nottingham recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 462 vs 1,590 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Nottingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Nottingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Nottingham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Nottingham recorded fewer total crimes (462 vs 1,590).