Doncaster vs Owston — 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

Owston

DN6 · Doncaster

45

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences21
  • Other theft6
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Owston has less crime — 45 vs 175 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Doncaster recorded substantially more crime than Owston in February 2026 — 175 incidents compared to 45, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Doncaster sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (30) and Shoplifting (18), while Owston has more Other theft (6) and Criminal damage & arson (5). 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 Owston safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Owston recorded fewer crimes than Doncaster — 45 vs 175 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Owston is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Doncaster saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Owston had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 175).

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