Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN1 · Doncaster
742
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NG3 · Nottingham
462
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Nottingham has less crime — 462 vs 742 incidents in April 2026.
Doncaster recorded notably higher crime than Nottingham in April 2026 — 742 vs 462 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Doncaster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (73), while Nottingham has more Criminal damage & arson (63). 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, Nottingham recorded fewer crimes than Doncaster — 462 vs 742 incidents. That is 38% 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 Nottingham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Nottingham recorded fewer total crimes (462 vs 742).