Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG8 · Nottingham
291
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 291 incidents in April 2026.
Nottingham recorded notably higher crime than Sutton in Ashfield in April 2026 — 291 vs 157 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Nottingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (32), while Sutton in Ashfield has more Anti-social behaviour (23). 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 291 incidents. That is 46% 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 Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Sutton in Ashfield recorded fewer total crimes (157 vs 291).