Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN1 · Doncaster
742
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DN16 · North Lincolnshire
299
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
North Lincolnshire has less crime — 299 vs 742 incidents in April 2026.
Doncaster recorded notably higher crime than North Lincolnshire in April 2026 — 742 vs 299 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Doncaster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (73), while North Lincolnshire has more Public order (28). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer crimes than Doncaster — 299 vs 742 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Doncaster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Doncaster saw higher rates of Shoplifting while North Lincolnshire had more Public order. Overall, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer total crimes (299 vs 742).