Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S63 · Barnsley
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S17 · Sheffield
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Norton has less crime — 48 vs 65 incidents in April 2026.
Barnsley saw somewhat more crime than Norton in April 2026 (65 vs 48 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Other crime (5), while Norton has more Vehicle crime (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Norton recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 48 vs 65 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Norton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Other crime while Norton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Norton recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 65).