Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN2 · Doncaster
339
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DN15 · North Lincolnshire
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Lincolnshire has less crime — 17 vs 339 incidents in April 2026.
Doncaster recorded substantially more crime than North Lincolnshire in April 2026 — 339 incidents compared to 17, a 19.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Doncaster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (79) and Anti-social behaviour (52), 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer crimes than Doncaster — 17 vs 339 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. North Lincolnshire is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Doncaster saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while North Lincolnshire had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 339).