Doncaster vs Owston — 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

Owston

DN6 · Doncaster

40

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Criminal damage & arson8
  • Drugs3

Owston has less crime — 40 vs 742 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Doncaster recorded substantially more crime than Owston in April 2026 — 742 incidents compared to 40, a 18.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Doncaster sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (98) and Shoplifting (73), while Owston has more Criminal damage & arson (8) and Drugs (3). Doncaster sits above the national average for recorded crime while Owston is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Doncaster or Owston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Owston recorded fewer crimes than Doncaster — 40 vs 742 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Owston is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Doncaster and Owston?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Doncaster saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Owston had more Criminal damage & arson and Drugs. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 742).

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