Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S1 · Sheffield
1,139
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
S61 · Rotherham
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Rotherham has less crime — 153 vs 1,139 incidents in February 2026.
Norton recorded substantially more crime than Rotherham in February 2026 — 1,139 incidents compared to 153, a 7.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (191), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (15). 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, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Norton — 153 vs 1,139 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Norton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Norton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rotherham recorded fewer total crimes (153 vs 1,139).