Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S17 · Sheffield
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S60 · Rotherham
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Norton has less crime — 48 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Norton in April 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 48, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4), while Rotherham has more Shoplifting (27). 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 — 48 vs 168 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Norton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Norton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Rotherham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Norton recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 168).