Doncaster vs Thorne — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Doncaster

DN2 · Doncaster

339

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences106
  • Shoplifting79
  • Anti-social behaviour52

Thorne

DN8 · Doncaster

114

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences47
  • Burglary13
  • Anti-social behaviour13

Thorne has less crime — 114 vs 339 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Doncaster recorded substantially more crime than Thorne in April 2026 — 339 incidents compared to 114, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Doncaster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (79), while Thorne has more Burglary (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Doncaster or Thorne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Thorne recorded fewer crimes than Doncaster — 114 vs 339 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Doncaster is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Doncaster and Thorne?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Doncaster saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Thorne had more Burglary. Overall, Thorne recorded fewer total crimes (114 vs 339).

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