Rotherham North vs Sheffield North West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Rotherham North vs Sheffield North West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rotherham North safer than Sheffield North West?
Rotherham North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,592 crimes in the last 12 months. Sheffield North West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 9,628 crimes. Sheffield North West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Rotherham North vs Sheffield North West?
Rotherham North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sheffield North West shows -3.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Rotherham North and Sheffield North West?
In Rotherham North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,341 incidents). In Sheffield North West, it is Violent Crime (2,890 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rotherham North and Sheffield North West?
Rotherham North recorded 1,262 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sheffield North West recorded 1,716. 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 Sheffield North West?
Violent crime in Rotherham North totalled 3,341 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,890 in Sheffield North West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Rotherham North and Sheffield North West 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%). Sheffield North West recorded 9,988 crimes previously (now 9,628, -3.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rotherham North and Sheffield North West?
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 Sheffield North West has 30.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Rotherham North and Sheffield North West?
Rotherham North falls within the South Yorkshire Police boundary. Sheffield North West 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 Sheffield North West?
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 Sheffield North West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rotherham North and Sheffield North West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.