Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU17 · East Riding of Yorkshire
190
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DN6 · Doncaster
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Owston has less crime — 40 vs 190 incidents in April 2026.
Cottingham recorded substantially more crime than Owston in April 2026 — 190 incidents compared to 40, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45), while Owston has more Drugs (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Owston recorded fewer crimes than Cottingham — 40 vs 190 incidents. That is 79% 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 while Owston had more Drugs. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 190).