Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S60 · Rotherham
127
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
S65 · Rotherham
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Rotherham has less crime — 127 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Rotherham recorded notably higher crime than Rotherham in February 2026 — 196 vs 127 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rotherham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (24). 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 Rotherham — 127 vs 196 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Rotherham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rotherham recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 196).