Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG3 · Nottingham
462
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NG17 · Nottinghamshire
304
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Sutton in Ashfield has less crime — 304 vs 462 incidents in April 2026.
Nottingham recorded notably higher crime than Sutton in Ashfield in April 2026 — 462 vs 304 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Nottingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (63), while Sutton in Ashfield has more Shoplifting (42). 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, Sutton in Ashfield recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 304 vs 462 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Nottingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Nottingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sutton in Ashfield had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sutton in Ashfield recorded fewer total crimes (304 vs 462).