Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU4 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DN6 · Doncaster
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Owston has less crime — 40 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.
Hull recorded substantially more crime than Owston in April 2026 — 229 incidents compared to 40, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hull sees higher rates of Public order (28) and Anti-social behaviour (24), while Owston has more Criminal damage & arson (8) and Drugs (3). 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 April 2026 Police data, Owston recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 40 vs 229 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Owston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hull saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Owston had more Criminal damage & arson and Drugs. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 229).