Rawmarsh vs Rotherham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Rawmarsh

S62 · Rotherham

245

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences79
  • Shoplifting68
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Rotherham

S60 · Rotherham

168

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences66
  • Shoplifting27
  • Anti-social behaviour23

Rotherham has less crime — 168 vs 245 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rawmarsh saw somewhat more crime than Rotherham in April 2026 (245 vs 168 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 April 2026 Police data, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Rawmarsh — 168 vs 245 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Rawmarsh is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Rawmarsh recorded 79 incidents of this type vs 66 in Rotherham. Overall, Rotherham had fewer total crimes (168 vs 245).

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