Doncaster vs Nottingham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Doncaster

DN4 · Doncaster

175

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences46
  • Anti-social behaviour30
  • Shoplifting18

Nottingham

NG1 · Nottingham

1,503

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences406
  • Anti-social behaviour288
  • Shoplifting237

Doncaster has less crime — 175 vs 1,503 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Nottingham recorded substantially more crime than Doncaster in February 2026 — 1,503 incidents compared to 175, a 8.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Nottingham records significantly more (406 vs 46 incidents). 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 Nottingham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Doncaster recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 175 vs 1,503 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Nottingham is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Doncaster recorded 46 incidents of this type vs 406 in Nottingham. Overall, Doncaster had fewer total crimes (175 vs 1,503).

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