Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN2 · Doncaster
339
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DN6 · Doncaster
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Owston has less crime — 40 vs 339 incidents in April 2026.
Doncaster recorded substantially more crime than Owston in April 2026 — 339 incidents compared to 40, a 8.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Doncaster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (79) and Anti-social behaviour (52), while Owston has more Criminal damage & arson (8) and Drugs (3). Doncaster sits above the national average for recorded crime while Owston is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Owston recorded fewer crimes than Doncaster — 40 vs 339 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Owston 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 Owston had more Criminal damage & arson and Drugs. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 339).