Rotherham Central vs Hillgate and Heaviley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Rotherham Central South Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Hillgate and Heaviley Greater Manchester Police

      Rotherham Central vs Hillgate and Heaviley Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Rotherham Central
      South Yorkshire Police
      11,471 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Hillgate and Heaviley
      Greater Manchester Police
      5 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rotherham Central
      B Hillgate and Heaviley
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      11,471
      5
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,691
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rotherham Central
      B Hillgate and Heaviley
      Violent Crime
      4,177 ↑2%
      3
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,719 ↓10%
      0
      Other Theft
      672 ↓13%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      471 ↓8%
      0
      Burglary
      435 ↓23%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      777 ↓11%
      0
      Drugs
      299 ↓16%
      1
      Public Order
      1,025 ↑0%
      0
      Robbery
      160 ↑27%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1,106 ↑46%
      0
      Theft from Person
      58 ↓15%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      47 ↑21%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      170 ↑10%
      0
      Other Crime
      355 ↓18%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Hillgate and Heaviley is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rotherham Central safer than Hillgate and Heaviley?

      Rotherham Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,471 crimes in the last 12 months. Hillgate and Heaviley has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 5 crimes. Hillgate and Heaviley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rotherham Central vs Hillgate and Heaviley?

      Rotherham Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hillgate and Heaviley shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Rotherham Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,177 incidents). In Hillgate and Heaviley, it is Violent Crime (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Rotherham Central recorded 1,719 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hillgate and Heaviley recorded 0. 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 Rotherham Central vs Hillgate and Heaviley?

      Violent crime in Rotherham Central totalled 4,177 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Hillgate and Heaviley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rotherham Central recorded 11,691 crimes (now 11,471, a change of -1.9%). Hillgate and Heaviley recorded 0 crimes previously (now 5, 0%).

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

      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. Rotherham Central has a resolution rate of 28.1% and Hillgate and Heaviley has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rotherham Central and Hillgate and Heaviley?

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

      What data is used to compare Rotherham Central and Hillgate and Heaviley?

      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 Rotherham Central or Hillgate and Heaviley on a crime map?

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

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