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

S64 · Rotherham

203

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences93
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Burglary22

Grindleford has less crime — 1 vs 203 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Grindleford in February 2026 — 203 incidents compared to 1, a 203.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Grindleford sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Rotherham has more Violence & sexual offences (93) and Anti-social behaviour (24). Grindleford is below the national average while Rotherham is above, making Grindleford the safer choice on this measure.

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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 203 incidents. That is 100% 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 Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Grindleford recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 203).

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