Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN16 · North Lincolnshire
264
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DN6 · Doncaster
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Owston has less crime — 45 vs 264 incidents in February 2026.
North Lincolnshire recorded substantially more crime than Owston in February 2026 — 264 incidents compared to 45, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Lincolnshire sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35) and Burglary (22), while Owston has more Other theft (6) and Criminal damage & arson (5). North 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 February 2026 Police data, Owston recorded fewer crimes than North Lincolnshire — 45 vs 264 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Owston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, North Lincolnshire saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Owston had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 264).