Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S21 · Derbyshire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S6 · Sheffield
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Eckington has less crime — 69 vs 233 incidents in April 2026.
Norton recorded substantially more crime than Eckington in April 2026 — 233 incidents compared to 69, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Eckington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Norton has more Public order (25). Eckington is below the national average while Norton is above, making Eckington the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Eckington recorded fewer crimes than Norton — 69 vs 233 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Eckington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Eckington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Norton had more Public order. Overall, Eckington recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 233).