Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S18 · Derbyshire
58
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S61 · Rotherham
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dronfield has less crime — 58 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.
Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Dronfield in February 2026 — 153 incidents compared to 58, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dronfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Other theft (7), while Rotherham has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Criminal damage & arson (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dronfield recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 58 vs 153 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Dronfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dronfield saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Rotherham had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dronfield recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 153).