Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG4 · Nottinghamshire
156
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DN6 · Doncaster
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Owston has less crime — 44 vs 156 incidents in February 2026.
Carlton recorded substantially more crime than Owston in February 2026 — 156 incidents compared to 44, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Carlton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (20) and Shoplifting (20), while Owston has more Other theft (6) and Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Owston recorded fewer crimes than Carlton — 44 vs 156 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Owston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Carlton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Owston had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 156).