Rotherham Central vs Rotherham North

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
      7/100
      Rotherham North South Yorkshire Police

      Rotherham Central vs Rotherham North 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Rotherham North
      South Yorkshire Police
      8,592 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      25.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rotherham Central
      B Rotherham North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,471
      8,592
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      11,691
      8,548
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      25.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rotherham Central
      B Rotherham North
      Violent Crime
      4,177 ↑2%
      3,341 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,719 ↓10%
      1,262 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      672 ↓13%
      450 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      471 ↓8%
      481 ↓7%
      Burglary
      435 ↓23%
      339 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      777 ↓11%
      625 ↓10%
      Drugs
      299 ↓16%
      201 ↑7%
      Public Order
      1,025 ↑0%
      614 ↓10%
      Robbery
      160 ↑27%
      93 ↑52%
      Shoplifting
      1,106 ↑46%
      764 ↑21%
      Theft from Person
      58 ↓15%
      21 ↑17%
      Bicycle Theft
      47 ↑21%
      18 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      170 ↑10%
      96 ↓4%
      Other Crime
      355 ↓18%
      287 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rotherham Central is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rotherham Central safer than Rotherham North?

      Rotherham Central has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,471 crimes in the last 12 months. Rotherham North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 8,592 crimes. Rotherham Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Rotherham Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rotherham North shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Rotherham Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,177 incidents). In Rotherham North, it is Violent Crime (3,341 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Rotherham Central recorded 1,719 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rotherham North recorded 1,262. 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 Rotherham North?

      Violent crime in Rotherham Central totalled 4,177 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,341 in Rotherham North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rotherham Central and Rotherham North 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%). Rotherham North recorded 8,548 crimes previously (now 8,592, +0.5%).

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

      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 Rotherham North has 25.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rotherham Central and Rotherham North?

      Rotherham Central falls within the South Yorkshire Police boundary. Rotherham North 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 Rotherham Central and Rotherham North?

      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 Rotherham North on a crime map?

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

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