Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG8 · Nottingham
291
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NG17 · Nottinghamshire
304
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Nottingham has less crime — 291 vs 304 incidents in April 2026.
Nottingham and Sutton in Ashfield recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 291 and 304 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Nottingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (32), while Sutton in Ashfield has more Anti-social behaviour (53). 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, Nottingham recorded fewer crimes than Sutton in Ashfield — 291 vs 304 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Sutton in Ashfield 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, Nottingham recorded fewer total crimes (291 vs 304).