Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DN6 · Doncaster
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Owston has less crime — 40 vs 70 incidents in April 2026.
Cottingham recorded notably higher crime than Owston in April 2026 — 70 vs 40 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Burglary (6), while Owston has more Criminal damage & arson (8) and Drugs (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Owston recorded fewer crimes than Cottingham — 40 vs 70 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Owston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Owston had more Criminal damage & arson and Drugs. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 70).