Dinnington vs Rotherham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dinnington

S25 · Rotherham

188

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Anti-social behaviour55
  • Shoplifting18

Rotherham

S64 · Rotherham

221

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences106
  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Criminal damage & arson19

Dinnington has less crime — 188 vs 221 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rotherham saw somewhat more crime than Dinnington in April 2026 (221 vs 188 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dinnington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dinnington or Rotherham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dinnington recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 188 vs 221 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dinnington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dinnington recorded fewer total crimes (188 vs 221).

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