Grindleford vs Rotherham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Grindleford

S32 · Derbyshire

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

Rotherham

S64 · Rotherham

221

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences106
  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Criminal damage & arson19

Grindleford has less crime — 2 vs 221 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Grindleford in April 2026 — 221 incidents compared to 2, a 110.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Rotherham records significantly more (106 vs 2 incidents). 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 April 2026 Police data, Grindleford recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 2 vs 221 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?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Grindleford recorded 2 incidents of this type vs 106 in Rotherham. Overall, Grindleford had fewer total crimes (2 vs 221).

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