Norton vs Rotherham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Norton

S10 · Sheffield

130

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Anti-social behaviour20
  • Vehicle crime15

Rotherham

S60 · Rotherham

127

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Shoplifting20
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Rotherham has less crime — 127 vs 130 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Norton and Rotherham recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 130 and 127 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (15), while Rotherham has more Shoplifting (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Norton or Rotherham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Norton — 127 vs 130 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Norton and Rotherham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Norton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Rotherham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rotherham recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 130).

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