Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S17 · Sheffield
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S61 · Rotherham
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Norton has less crime — 44 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.
Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Norton in February 2026 — 153 incidents compared to 44, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (15). 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 — 44 vs 153 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Norton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Norton saw higher rates of Other theft while Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Norton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 153).