Rotherham North vs Rotherham South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Rotherham North South Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Rotherham South South Yorkshire Police

      Rotherham North vs Rotherham South Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Rotherham North
      South Yorkshire Police
      8,592 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      25.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Rotherham South
      South Yorkshire Police
      9,049 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.3% trend
      25.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rotherham North
      B Rotherham South
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,592
      9,049
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,548
      9,018
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.5%
      ↑0.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.5%
      25.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rotherham North
      B Rotherham South
      Violent Crime
      3,341 ↑5%
      3,263 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,262 ↑1%
      1,868 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      450 ↓8%
      399 ↓16%
      Vehicle Crime
      481 ↓7%
      690 ↓8%
      Burglary
      339 ↓22%
      399 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      625 ↓10%
      722 ↓6%
      Drugs
      201 ↑7%
      194 ↓6%
      Public Order
      614 ↓10%
      613 ↓4%
      Robbery
      93 ↑52%
      58 ↓8%
      Shoplifting
      764 ↑21%
      448 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      21 ↑17%
      17 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑50%
      9 ↓57%
      Possession of Weapons
      96 ↓4%
      101 ↑7%
      Other Crime
      287 ↓3%
      268 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rotherham North is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rotherham North safer than Rotherham South?

      Rotherham North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,592 crimes in the last 12 months. Rotherham South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 9,049 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

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

      Rotherham North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rotherham South shows +0.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Rotherham North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,341 incidents). In Rotherham South, it is Violent Crime (3,263 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Rotherham North recorded 1,262 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rotherham South recorded 1,868. 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 North vs Rotherham South?

      Violent crime in Rotherham North totalled 3,341 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,263 in Rotherham South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rotherham North and Rotherham South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rotherham North recorded 8,548 crimes (now 8,592, a change of +0.5%). Rotherham South recorded 9,018 crimes previously (now 9,049, +0.3%).

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

      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 North has a resolution rate of 25.5% and Rotherham South has 25.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rotherham North and Rotherham South?

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

      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 North or Rotherham South on a crime map?

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

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