Nottingham vs Sutton in Ashfield — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Nottingham

NG1 · Nottingham

1,590

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences418
  • Shoplifting256
  • Anti-social behaviour253

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 · Nottinghamshire

304

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences114
  • Anti-social behaviour53
  • Shoplifting42

Sutton in Ashfield has less crime — 304 vs 1,590 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Nottingham recorded substantially more crime than Sutton in Ashfield in April 2026 — 1,590 incidents compared to 304, a 5.2x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Nottingham records significantly more (418 vs 114 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 April 2026 Police data, Sutton in Ashfield recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 304 vs 1,590 incidents. That is 81% 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 April 2026, Nottingham recorded 418 incidents of this type vs 114 in Sutton in Ashfield. Overall, Sutton in Ashfield had fewer total crimes (304 vs 1,590).

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