Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S18 · Derbyshire
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S6 · Sheffield
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dronfield has less crime — 65 vs 233 incidents in April 2026.
Norton recorded substantially more crime than Dronfield in April 2026 — 233 incidents compared to 65, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dronfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Norton has more Anti-social behaviour (49) and Public order (25). Dronfield is below the national average while Norton is above, making Dronfield the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dronfield recorded fewer crimes than Norton — 65 vs 233 incidents. That is 72% 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 Public order. Overall, Dronfield recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 233).