Norton vs Rotherham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Norton

S11 · Sheffield

158

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences59
  • Anti-social behaviour31
  • Shoplifting18

Rotherham

S65 · Rotherham

279

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences104
  • Anti-social behaviour32
  • Shoplifting26

Norton has less crime — 158 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rotherham recorded notably higher crime than Norton in April 2026 — 279 vs 158 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Rotherham records significantly more (104 vs 59 incidents). 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 April 2026 Police data, Norton recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 158 vs 279 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Norton recorded 59 incidents of this type vs 104 in Rotherham. Overall, Norton had fewer total crimes (158 vs 279).

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