Dronfield vs Norton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dronfield

S18 · Derbyshire

58

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting16
  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Other theft7

Norton

S17 · Sheffield

44

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences21
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Other theft5

Norton has less crime — 44 vs 58 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Dronfield saw somewhat more crime than Norton in February 2026 (58 vs 44 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dronfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Norton has more Anti-social behaviour (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dronfield or Norton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Norton recorded fewer crimes than Dronfield — 44 vs 58 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Norton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dronfield and Norton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dronfield saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Norton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Norton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 58).

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