Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN6 · Doncaster
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DN8 · Doncaster
114
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Owston has less crime — 40 vs 114 incidents in April 2026.
Thorne recorded substantially more crime than Owston in April 2026 — 114 incidents compared to 40, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Owston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8) and Drugs (3), 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, Owston recorded fewer crimes than Thorne — 40 vs 114 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Owston 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 Thorne had more Burglary and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 114).