Hull vs Owston — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hull

HU9 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull

375

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences152
  • Shoplifting49
  • Criminal damage & arson38

Owston

DN6 · Doncaster

40

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Criminal damage & arson8
  • Drugs3

Owston has less crime — 40 vs 375 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hull recorded substantially more crime than Owston in April 2026 — 375 incidents compared to 40, a 9.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (49), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Hull or Owston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Owston recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 40 vs 375 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Owston is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hull and Owston?

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 375).

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