Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN2 · Doncaster
290
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NG6 · Nottingham
415
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Doncaster has less crime — 290 vs 415 incidents in February 2026.
Nottingham saw somewhat more crime than Doncaster in February 2026 (415 vs 290 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Doncaster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (69), while Nottingham has more Anti-social behaviour (62). 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 February 2026 Police data, Doncaster recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 290 vs 415 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Nottingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Doncaster saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Nottingham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Doncaster recorded fewer total crimes (290 vs 415).