Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU7 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
395
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DN6 · Doncaster
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Owston has less crime — 40 vs 395 incidents in April 2026.
Hull recorded substantially more crime than Owston in April 2026 — 395 incidents compared to 40, a 9.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (71), while Owston has more 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 395 incidents. That is 90% 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 Shoplifting while Owston had more Drugs. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 395).