Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN2 · Doncaster
290
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NG8 · Nottingham
242
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Nottingham has less crime — 242 vs 290 incidents in February 2026.
Doncaster saw somewhat more crime than Nottingham in February 2026 (290 vs 242 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Doncaster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (25), while Nottingham has more Anti-social behaviour (29). 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, Nottingham recorded fewer crimes than Doncaster — 242 vs 290 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Doncaster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Doncaster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Nottingham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Nottingham recorded fewer total crimes (242 vs 290).