Rotherham vs Rotherham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Rotherham

S60 · Rotherham

168

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Rotherham

S61 · Rotherham

268

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences100
  • Anti-social behaviour52
  • Criminal damage & arson30

Rotherham has less crime — 168 vs 268 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rotherham recorded notably higher crime than Rotherham in April 2026 — 268 vs 168 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rotherham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (30). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rotherham or Rotherham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 168 vs 268 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Rotherham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rotherham recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 268).

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