Doncaster vs Waddington — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Doncaster

DN4 · Doncaster

266

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences80
  • Anti-social behaviour43
  • Criminal damage & arson26

Waddington

LN5 · Lincolnshire

23

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Burglary4

Waddington has less crime — 23 vs 266 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Doncaster recorded substantially more crime than Waddington in March 2026 — 266 incidents compared to 23, a 11.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Doncaster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Waddington has more Burglary (4). Doncaster sits above the national average for recorded crime while Waddington is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Doncaster or Waddington safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Waddington recorded fewer crimes than Doncaster — 23 vs 266 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Waddington is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Doncaster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Waddington had more Burglary. Overall, Waddington recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 266).

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