Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S63 · Barnsley
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S17 · Sheffield
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Norton has less crime — 44 vs 51 incidents in February 2026.
Barnsley saw somewhat more crime than Norton in February 2026 (51 vs 44 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Norton has more Other theft (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Norton recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 44 vs 51 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Norton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Norton had more Other theft. Overall, Norton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 51).