Clifton vs Cotgrave — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Clifton

NG11 · Nottingham

219

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences73
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Criminal damage & arson24

Cotgrave

NG12 · Nottinghamshire

29

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Other theft3

Cotgrave has less crime — 29 vs 219 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Clifton recorded substantially more crime than Cotgrave in February 2026 — 219 incidents compared to 29, a 7.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clifton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (24), while Cotgrave has more Other theft (3). Clifton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Cotgrave is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clifton or Cotgrave safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Cotgrave recorded fewer crimes than Clifton — 29 vs 219 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Cotgrave is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Clifton and Cotgrave?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Clifton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Cotgrave had more Other theft. Overall, Cotgrave recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 219).

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