Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S64 · Rotherham
221
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
S65 · Rotherham
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Rotherham has less crime — 221 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Rotherham saw somewhat more crime than Rotherham in April 2026 (279 vs 221 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rotherham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (19), while Rotherham has more Shoplifting (26). 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 221 vs 279 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Rotherham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Rotherham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rotherham recorded fewer total crimes (221 vs 279).