Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S11 · Sheffield
163
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
S65 · Rotherham
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Norton has less crime — 163 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Rotherham saw somewhat more crime than Norton in February 2026 (196 vs 163 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Public order (18), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (24). 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, Norton recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 163 vs 196 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Norton saw higher rates of Public order while Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Norton recorded fewer total crimes (163 vs 196).