Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN6 · Doncaster
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NG17 · Nottinghamshire
208
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Owston has less crime — 45 vs 208 incidents in February 2026.
Sutton in Ashfield recorded substantially more crime than Owston in February 2026 — 208 incidents compared to 45, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Owston sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Sutton in Ashfield has more Anti-social behaviour (44) and Shoplifting (31). Owston is below the national average while Sutton in Ashfield is above, making Owston the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Owston recorded fewer crimes than Sutton in Ashfield — 45 vs 208 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Owston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Owston saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Sutton in Ashfield had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 208).