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

S65 · Rotherham

279

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Rotherham has less crime — 168 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rotherham recorded notably higher crime than Rotherham in April 2026 — 279 vs 168 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Rotherham records significantly more (104 vs 66 incidents). 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 279 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Rotherham recorded 66 incidents of this type vs 104 in Rotherham. Overall, Rotherham had fewer total crimes (168 vs 279).

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