Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S21 · Derbyshire
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S65 · Rotherham
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Eckington has less crime — 52 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Eckington in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 52, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Eckington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (24). Eckington is below the national average while Rotherham is above, making Eckington the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Eckington recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 52 vs 196 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Eckington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Eckington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Eckington recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 196).