Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S35 · Sheffield
57
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S65 · Rotherham
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Ecclesfield has less crime — 57 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Ecclesfield in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 57, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ecclesfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10) and Drugs (4), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (24) and Anti-social behaviour (22). Ecclesfield is below the national average while Rotherham is above, making Ecclesfield the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ecclesfield recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 57 vs 196 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Ecclesfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ecclesfield saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Drugs while Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ecclesfield recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 196).