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

S65 · Rotherham

279

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences104
  • Anti-social behaviour32
  • Shoplifting26

Rawmarsh has less crime — 245 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rawmarsh and Rotherham recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 245 and 279 incidents respectively. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Rotherham records significantly more (104 vs 79 incidents). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Rawmarsh or Rotherham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Rawmarsh recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 245 vs 279 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Rotherham 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 104 in Rotherham. Overall, Rawmarsh had fewer total crimes (245 vs 279).

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