Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN32 · North East Lincolnshire
850
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DN6 · Doncaster
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Owston has less crime — 40 vs 850 incidents in April 2026.
North East Lincolnshire recorded substantially more crime than Owston in April 2026 — 850 incidents compared to 40, a 21.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North East Lincolnshire sees higher rates of Shoplifting (176) and Public order (84), while Owston has more Criminal damage & arson (8) and Drugs (3). North East Lincolnshire 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 North East Lincolnshire — 40 vs 850 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Owston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, North East Lincolnshire saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Owston had more Criminal damage & arson and Drugs. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 850).