Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S32 · Derbyshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S65 · Rotherham
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Grindleford has less crime — 1 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Grindleford in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 1, a 196.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Grindleford sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Rotherham has more Violence & sexual offences (92) and Criminal damage & arson (24). Grindleford is below the national average while Rotherham is above, making Grindleford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Grindleford recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 1 vs 196 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Grindleford is also below the national average for crime.
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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Grindleford recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 196).