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

S64 · Rotherham

203

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences93
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Burglary22

Rotherham has less crime — 127 vs 203 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Rotherham recorded notably higher crime than Rotherham in February 2026 — 203 vs 127 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rotherham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20), while Rotherham has more Burglary (22). 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 203 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.

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 Burglary. Overall, Rotherham recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 203).

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