Doncaster vs Withernsea — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Doncaster

DN1 · Doncaster

816

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences296
  • Anti-social behaviour97
  • Shoplifting85

Withernsea

HU19 · East Riding of Yorkshire

51

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Public order7
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Withernsea has less crime — 51 vs 816 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Doncaster recorded substantially more crime than Withernsea in March 2026 — 816 incidents compared to 51, a 16.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Doncaster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (85), while Withernsea has more Public order (7). Doncaster sits above the national average for recorded crime while Withernsea is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Doncaster or Withernsea safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Withernsea recorded fewer crimes than Doncaster — 51 vs 816 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Withernsea is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Doncaster saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Withernsea had more Public order. Overall, Withernsea recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 816).

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