Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG25 · Nottinghamshire
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NG17 · Nottinghamshire
304
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Southwell has less crime — 18 vs 304 incidents in April 2026.
Sutton in Ashfield recorded substantially more crime than Southwell in April 2026 — 304 incidents compared to 18, a 16.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Southwell sees higher rates of Other crime (4) and Public order (3), while Sutton in Ashfield has more Anti-social behaviour (53) and Shoplifting (42). Southwell is below the national average while Sutton in Ashfield is above, making Southwell the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southwell recorded fewer crimes than Sutton in Ashfield — 18 vs 304 incidents. That is 94% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Southwell recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 304).