Rotherham vs Rotherham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Rotherham

S60 · Rotherham

127

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Shoplifting20
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Rotherham

S61 · Rotherham

153

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences66
  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Rotherham has less crime — 127 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Rotherham saw somewhat more crime than Rotherham in February 2026 (153 vs 127 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rotherham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rotherham or Rotherham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 127 vs 153 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Rotherham and Rotherham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rotherham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rotherham recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 153).

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