Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG1 · Nottingham
1,503
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NG25 · Nottinghamshire
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Southwell has less crime — 24 vs 1,503 incidents in February 2026.
Nottingham recorded substantially more crime than Southwell in February 2026 — 1,503 incidents compared to 24, a 62.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Nottingham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (288), while Southwell has more Burglary (6). Nottingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Southwell is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Southwell recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 24 vs 1,503 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Southwell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Nottingham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Southwell had more Burglary. Overall, Southwell recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 1,503).