Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG25 · Nottinghamshire
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NG15 · Nottinghamshire
157
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Southwell has less crime — 18 vs 157 incidents in April 2026.
Sutton in Ashfield recorded substantially more crime than Southwell in April 2026 — 157 incidents compared to 18, a 8.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southwell sees higher rates of Other crime (4) and Public order (3), while Sutton in Ashfield has more Shoplifting (33) and 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, Southwell recorded fewer crimes than Sutton in Ashfield — 18 vs 157 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Southwell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Southwell saw higher rates of Other crime and Public order while Sutton in Ashfield had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Southwell recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 157).