Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S13 · Sheffield
216
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
S64 · Rotherham
203
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Rotherham has less crime — 203 vs 216 incidents in February 2026.
Norton and Rotherham recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 216 and 203 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Rotherham has more Burglary (22). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Norton — 203 vs 216 incidents. That is 6% 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 Burglary. Overall, Rotherham recorded fewer total crimes (203 vs 216).