Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S62 · Rotherham
202
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
S61 · Rotherham
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Rotherham has less crime — 153 vs 202 incidents in February 2026.
Rawmarsh saw somewhat more crime than Rotherham in February 2026 (202 vs 153 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rawmarsh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (59) and Burglary (20), while Rotherham has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Criminal damage & arson (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Rawmarsh — 153 vs 202 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Rawmarsh is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rawmarsh saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Rotherham had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rotherham recorded fewer total crimes (153 vs 202).