Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU6 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
294
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DN6 · Doncaster
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Owston has less crime — 44 vs 294 incidents in February 2026.
Hull recorded substantially more crime than Owston in February 2026 — 294 incidents compared to 44, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hull sees higher rates of Public order (25) and Anti-social behaviour (24), while Owston has more Other theft (6) and 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 294 incidents. That is 85% 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 Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Owston had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 294).