Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG6 · Nottingham
482
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NG15 · Nottinghamshire
157
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Sutton in Ashfield has less crime — 157 vs 482 incidents in April 2026.
Nottingham recorded substantially more crime than Sutton in Ashfield in April 2026 — 482 incidents compared to 157, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Nottingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (65), 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 April 2026 Police data, Sutton in Ashfield recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 157 vs 482 incidents. That is 67% 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 (157 vs 482).