Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU9 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
356
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DN6 · Doncaster
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Owston has less crime — 44 vs 356 incidents in February 2026.
Hull recorded substantially more crime than Owston in February 2026 — 356 incidents compared to 44, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Vehicle crime (30), 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 356 incidents. That is 88% 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 and Vehicle crime while Owston had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 356).