Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG8 · Nottingham
291
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DN8 · Doncaster
114
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Thorne has less crime — 114 vs 291 incidents in April 2026.
Nottingham recorded substantially more crime than Thorne in April 2026 — 291 incidents compared to 114, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Nottingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Criminal damage & arson (32), while Thorne has more Burglary (13) and Anti-social behaviour (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Thorne recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 114 vs 291 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Nottingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Nottingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Thorne had more Burglary and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Thorne recorded fewer total crimes (114 vs 291).