Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S18 · Derbyshire
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S10 · Sheffield
131
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dronfield has less crime — 65 vs 131 incidents in April 2026.
Norton recorded notably higher crime than Dronfield in April 2026 — 131 vs 65 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dronfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Norton has more Anti-social behaviour (32) and Other theft (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dronfield recorded fewer crimes than Norton — 65 vs 131 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Dronfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dronfield saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Norton had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Dronfield recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 131).