Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S62 · Rotherham
245
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
S61 · Rotherham
268
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Rawmarsh has less crime — 245 vs 268 incidents in April 2026.
Rawmarsh and Rotherham recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 245 and 268 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rawmarsh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (68), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (30). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rawmarsh recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 245 vs 268 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Rawmarsh saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rawmarsh recorded fewer total crimes (245 vs 268).