Doncaster vs North Lincolnshire — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Doncaster

DN1 · Doncaster

742

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences267
  • Anti-social behaviour98
  • Shoplifting73

North Lincolnshire

DN15 · North Lincolnshire

17

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Other theft3
  • Vehicle crime3

North Lincolnshire has less crime — 17 vs 742 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Doncaster recorded substantially more crime than North Lincolnshire in April 2026 — 742 incidents compared to 17, a 43.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Doncaster sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (98) and Shoplifting (73), while North Lincolnshire has more Other theft (3) and Vehicle crime (3). Doncaster sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Lincolnshire is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Doncaster or North Lincolnshire safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer crimes than Doncaster — 17 vs 742 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. North Lincolnshire is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Doncaster and North Lincolnshire?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Doncaster saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while North Lincolnshire had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 742).

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