Rawmarsh vs Rotherham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Rawmarsh

S62 · Rotherham

202

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Shoplifting59
  • Burglary20

Rotherham

S60 · Rotherham

127

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

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

Rotherham has less crime — 127 vs 202 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Rawmarsh recorded notably higher crime than Rotherham in February 2026 — 202 vs 127 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rawmarsh sees higher rates of Burglary (20), while Rotherham has more Anti-social behaviour (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rawmarsh or Rotherham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Rawmarsh — 127 vs 202 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Rawmarsh is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rawmarsh saw higher rates of Burglary while Rotherham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Rotherham recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 202).

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