Grindleford vs Rotherham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Grindleford

S32 · Derbyshire

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1

Rotherham

S60 · Rotherham

127

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Shoplifting20
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Grindleford has less crime — 1 vs 127 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Grindleford in February 2026 — 127 incidents compared to 1, a 127.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Grindleford sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Rotherham has more Violence & sexual offences (33) and Shoplifting (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grindleford or Rotherham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Grindleford recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 1 vs 127 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Grindleford is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Grindleford saw higher rates of Other crime while Rotherham had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Grindleford recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 127).

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