Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S21 · Derbyshire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S61 · Rotherham
268
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Eckington has less crime — 69 vs 268 incidents in April 2026.
Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Eckington in April 2026 — 268 incidents compared to 69, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Eckington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (30). Eckington is below the national average while Rotherham is above, making Eckington the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Eckington recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 69 vs 268 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Eckington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Eckington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Eckington recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 268).