Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU3 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
660
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DN6 · Doncaster
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Owston has less crime — 44 vs 660 incidents in February 2026.
Hull recorded substantially more crime than Owston in February 2026 — 660 incidents compared to 44, a 15.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (74), while Owston has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Hull 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 February 2026 Police data, Owston recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 44 vs 660 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Owston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hull saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Owston had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 660).