Aston vs Rotherham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Aston

S33 · Derbyshire

6

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1

Rotherham

S60 · Rotherham

127

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

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

Aston has less crime — 6 vs 127 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Aston in February 2026 — 127 incidents compared to 6, a 21.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aston sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Other theft (1), while Rotherham has more Shoplifting (20) and Anti-social behaviour (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aston or Rotherham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Aston recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 6 vs 127 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Aston is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Aston saw higher rates of Other crime and Other theft while Rotherham had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Aston recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 127).

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