Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG10 · Derbyshire
218
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DN6 · Doncaster
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Owston has less crime — 40 vs 218 incidents in April 2026.
Ilkeston recorded substantially more crime than Owston in April 2026 — 218 incidents compared to 40, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ilkeston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (26) and Shoplifting (24), while Owston has more Criminal damage & arson (8) and Drugs (3). Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston — 40 vs 218 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Owston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ilkeston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Owston had more Criminal damage & arson and Drugs. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 218).