Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG6 · Nottingham
416
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NG15 · Nottinghamshire
180
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Sutton in Ashfield has less crime — 180 vs 416 incidents in February 2026.
Nottingham recorded notably higher crime than Sutton in Ashfield in February 2026 — 416 vs 180 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Nottingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (41), while Sutton in Ashfield has more Shoplifting (33). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sutton in Ashfield recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 180 vs 416 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Nottingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Nottingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sutton in Ashfield had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sutton in Ashfield recorded fewer total crimes (180 vs 416).