Rotherham South vs Scarcliffe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Rotherham South South Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Scarcliffe Derbyshire Constabulary

      Rotherham South vs Scarcliffe Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Rotherham South
      South Yorkshire Police
      6,184 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.9% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Scarcliffe
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      205 crimes / 12m
      ↓42.7% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rotherham South
      B Scarcliffe
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      6,184
      205
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,824
      358
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29.9%
      ↓42.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rotherham South
      B Scarcliffe
      Violent Crime
      2,315 ↓23%
      95 ↓30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,271 ↓28%
      31 ↓67%
      Other Theft
      285 ↓27%
      13 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      449 ↓39%
      9 ↓36%
      Burglary
      240 ↓48%
      9 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      492 ↓34%
      17 ↓60%
      Drugs
      133 ↓30%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      418 ↓29%
      19 ↓21%
      Robbery
      42 ↓7%
      0
      Shoplifting
      284 ↓42%
      0
      Theft from Person
      10 ↓44%
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓65%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      62 ↓35%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      177 ↓42%
      2 ↓78%
      Overall Verdict
      B Scarcliffe is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rotherham South safer than Scarcliffe?

      Rotherham South has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,184 crimes in the last 12 months. Scarcliffe has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 205 crimes. Scarcliffe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rotherham South vs Scarcliffe?

      Rotherham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Scarcliffe shows -42.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Rotherham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,315 incidents). In Scarcliffe, it is Violent Crime (95 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Rotherham South recorded 1,271 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scarcliffe recorded 31. 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 South vs Scarcliffe?

      Violent crime in Rotherham South totalled 2,315 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 95 in Scarcliffe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rotherham South recorded 8,824 crimes (now 6,184, a change of -29.9%). Scarcliffe recorded 358 crimes previously (now 205, -42.7%).

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

      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 South has a resolution rate of 11.1% and Scarcliffe has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rotherham South and Scarcliffe?

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

      What data is used to compare Rotherham South and Scarcliffe?

      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 South or Scarcliffe on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.