Nottingham vs Sutton in Ashfield — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Nottingham

NG5 · Nottingham

308

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences108
  • Shoplifting51
  • Anti-social behaviour38

Sutton in Ashfield

NG15 · Nottinghamshire

180

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Shoplifting33

Sutton in Ashfield has less crime — 180 vs 308 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Nottingham recorded notably higher crime than Sutton in Ashfield in February 2026 — 308 vs 180 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Nottingham records significantly more (108 vs 54 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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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 — 180 vs 308 incidents. That is 42% 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 108 incidents of this type vs 54 in Sutton in Ashfield. Overall, Sutton in Ashfield had fewer total crimes (180 vs 308).

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