Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN2 · Doncaster
339
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NG3 · Nottingham
462
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Doncaster has less crime — 339 vs 462 incidents in April 2026.
Nottingham saw somewhat more crime than Doncaster in April 2026 (462 vs 339 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Doncaster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (79), 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, Doncaster recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 339 vs 462 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Nottingham 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, Doncaster recorded fewer total crimes (339 vs 462).