Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S18 · Derbyshire
58
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S9 · Sheffield
185
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dronfield has less crime — 58 vs 185 incidents in February 2026.
Norton recorded substantially more crime than Dronfield in February 2026 — 185 incidents compared to 58, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dronfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Other theft (7), while Norton has more Vehicle crime (26) and Drugs (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dronfield recorded fewer crimes than Norton — 58 vs 185 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Dronfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dronfield saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Norton had more Vehicle crime and Drugs. Overall, Dronfield recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 185).