Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S21 · Derbyshire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S9 · Sheffield
223
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Eckington has less crime — 69 vs 223 incidents in April 2026.
Norton recorded substantially more crime than Eckington in April 2026 — 223 incidents compared to 69, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Eckington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Norton has more Drugs (20). 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 223 incidents. That is 69% 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 Drugs. Overall, Eckington recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 223).