Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S18 · Derbyshire
58
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S65 · Rotherham
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Dronfield has less crime — 58 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Dronfield in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 58, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dronfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Other theft (7), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (24) and Anti-social behaviour (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 196 incidents. That is 70% 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 Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dronfield recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 196).