Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S17 · Sheffield
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S64 · Rotherham
203
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Norton has less crime — 44 vs 203 incidents in February 2026.
Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Norton in February 2026 — 203 incidents compared to 44, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Rotherham has more Burglary (22). Norton is below the national average while Rotherham is above, making Norton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Norton recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 44 vs 203 incidents. That is 78% 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 Burglary. Overall, Norton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 203).