Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN2 · Doncaster
290
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DN6 · Doncaster
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Owston has less crime — 45 vs 290 incidents in February 2026.
Doncaster recorded substantially more crime than Owston in February 2026 — 290 incidents compared to 45, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Doncaster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (69), while Owston has more Other theft (6). Doncaster 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 Doncaster — 45 vs 290 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Owston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Doncaster saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Owston had more Other theft. Overall, Owston recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 290).