Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S35 · Sheffield
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S60 · Rotherham
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ecclesfield has less crime — 47 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Ecclesfield in April 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 47, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ecclesfield sees higher rates of Public order (11) and Other theft (7), while Rotherham has more Shoplifting (27) and Anti-social behaviour (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ecclesfield recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 47 vs 168 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Ecclesfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ecclesfield saw higher rates of Public order and Other theft while Rotherham had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ecclesfield recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 168).