Rotherham vs Rotherham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Rotherham

S61 · Rotherham

153

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences66
  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Rotherham

S65 · Rotherham

196

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences92
  • Criminal damage & arson24
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Rotherham has less crime — 153 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Rotherham saw somewhat more crime than Rotherham in February 2026 (196 vs 153 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Rotherham records significantly more (92 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 February 2026 Police data, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 153 vs 196 incidents. That is 22% 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 February 2026, Rotherham recorded 66 incidents of this type vs 92 in Rotherham. Overall, Rotherham had fewer total crimes (153 vs 196).

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