Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S11 · Sheffield
158
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
S64 · Rotherham
221
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Norton has less crime — 158 vs 221 incidents in April 2026.
Rotherham saw somewhat more crime than Norton in April 2026 (221 vs 158 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Norton recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 158 vs 221 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Norton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Norton recorded fewer total crimes (158 vs 221).