Nottingham vs Sutton in Ashfield — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Nottingham

NG1 · Nottingham

1,504

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences407
  • Anti-social behaviour288
  • Shoplifting237

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 · Nottinghamshire

208

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences68
  • Anti-social behaviour44
  • Shoplifting31

Sutton in Ashfield has less crime — 208 vs 1,504 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Nottingham recorded substantially more crime than Sutton in Ashfield in February 2026 — 1,504 incidents compared to 208, a 7.2x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Nottingham records significantly more (407 vs 68 incidents). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Nottingham or Sutton in Ashfield safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Sutton in Ashfield recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 208 vs 1,504 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Nottingham is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Nottingham and Sutton in Ashfield?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Nottingham recorded 407 incidents of this type vs 68 in Sutton in Ashfield. Overall, Sutton in Ashfield had fewer total crimes (208 vs 1,504).

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