Clifton vs Owston — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Clifton

NG11 · Nottingham

199

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences56
  • Anti-social behaviour38
  • Criminal damage & arson25

Owston

DN6 · Doncaster

40

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Criminal damage & arson8
  • Drugs3

Owston has less crime — 40 vs 199 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Clifton recorded substantially more crime than Owston in April 2026 — 199 incidents compared to 40, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Clifton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (38), while Owston has more Drugs (3). Clifton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Owston is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clifton or Owston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Owston recorded fewer crimes than Clifton — 40 vs 199 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Owston is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Clifton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Owston had more Drugs. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 199).

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