Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN6 · Doncaster
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NG25 · Nottinghamshire
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Southwell has less crime — 18 vs 40 incidents in April 2026.
Owston recorded notably higher crime than Southwell in April 2026 — 40 vs 18 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Owston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8) and Drugs (3), while Southwell has more Other crime (4) and Public order (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southwell recorded fewer crimes than Owston — 18 vs 40 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Southwell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Owston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Drugs while Southwell had more Other crime and Public order. Overall, Southwell recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 40).