Doncaster Central vs Rotherham Central

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Doncaster Central South Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Rotherham Central South Yorkshire Police

      Doncaster Central vs Rotherham Central Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Doncaster Central
      South Yorkshire Police
      17,603 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Rotherham Central
      South Yorkshire Police
      11,471 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Doncaster Central
      B Rotherham Central
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      17,603
      11,471
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      18,197
      11,691
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.3%
      ↓1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.6%
      28.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Doncaster Central
      B Rotherham Central
      Violent Crime
      5,640 ↓4%
      4,177 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,304 ↑15%
      1,719 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      1,027 ↓12%
      672 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,271 ↑4%
      471 ↓8%
      Burglary
      754 ↓15%
      435 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1,262 ↓7%
      777 ↓11%
      Drugs
      735 ↑8%
      299 ↓16%
      Public Order
      1,300 ↓6%
      1,025 ↑0%
      Robbery
      300 ↑20%
      160 ↑27%
      Shoplifting
      1,956 ↓13%
      1,106 ↑46%
      Theft from Person
      145 ↑0%
      58 ↓15%
      Bicycle Theft
      153 ↓3%
      47 ↑21%
      Possession of Weapons
      177 ↓18%
      170 ↑10%
      Other Crime
      579 ↓6%
      355 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      A Doncaster Central is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Doncaster Central safer than Rotherham Central?

      Doncaster Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 17,603 crimes in the last 12 months. Rotherham Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 11,471 crimes. Doncaster Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Doncaster Central vs Rotherham Central?

      Doncaster Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rotherham Central shows -1.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Doncaster Central and Rotherham Central?

      In Doncaster Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (5,640 incidents). In Rotherham Central, it is Violent Crime (4,177 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Doncaster Central and Rotherham Central?

      Doncaster Central recorded 2,304 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rotherham Central recorded 1,719. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Doncaster Central vs Rotherham Central?

      Violent crime in Doncaster Central totalled 5,640 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4,177 in Rotherham Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Doncaster Central and Rotherham Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Doncaster Central recorded 18,197 crimes (now 17,603, a change of -3.3%). Rotherham Central recorded 11,691 crimes previously (now 11,471, -1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Doncaster Central and Rotherham Central?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Doncaster Central has a resolution rate of 31.6% and Rotherham Central has 28.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Doncaster Central and Rotherham Central?

      Doncaster Central falls within the South Yorkshire Police boundary. Rotherham Central is covered by South Yorkshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Doncaster Central and Rotherham Central?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Doncaster Central or Rotherham Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Doncaster Central and Rotherham Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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