Eckington vs Rotherham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Eckington

S21 · Derbyshire

69

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Shoplifting16
  • Anti-social behaviour7

Rotherham

S60 · Rotherham

168

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences66
  • Shoplifting27
  • Anti-social behaviour23

Eckington has less crime — 69 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rotherham recorded notably higher crime than Eckington in April 2026 — 168 vs 69 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Rotherham records significantly more (66 vs 26 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Eckington or Rotherham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Eckington recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 69 vs 168 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Eckington is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Eckington and Rotherham?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Eckington recorded 26 incidents of this type vs 66 in Rotherham. Overall, Eckington had fewer total crimes (69 vs 168).

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