Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LN6 · Lincolnshire
86
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
DN6 · Doncaster
51
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Owston has less crime — 51 vs 86 incidents in March 2026.
Lincoln recorded notably higher crime than Owston in March 2026 — 86 vs 51 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lincoln sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Owston has more Criminal damage & arson (14). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Owston recorded fewer crimes than Lincoln — 51 vs 86 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Owston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Lincoln saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Owston had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 86).