Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S18 · Derbyshire
58
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S64 · Rotherham
203
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dronfield has less crime — 58 vs 203 incidents in February 2026.
Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Dronfield in February 2026 — 203 incidents compared to 58, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dronfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Other theft (7), while Rotherham has more Anti-social behaviour (24) and Burglary (22). Dronfield is below the national average while Rotherham is above, making Dronfield the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dronfield recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 58 vs 203 incidents. That is 71% 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 Burglary. Overall, Dronfield recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 203).