Norton vs Rotherham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Norton

S20 · Sheffield

232

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences66
  • Anti-social behaviour52
  • Shoplifting46

Rotherham

S60 · Rotherham

168

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences66
  • Shoplifting27
  • Anti-social behaviour23

Rotherham has less crime — 168 vs 232 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Norton saw somewhat more crime than Rotherham in April 2026 (232 vs 168 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Norton — 168 vs 232 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Norton 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 66 incidents of this type vs 66 in Rotherham. Overall, Rotherham had fewer total crimes (168 vs 232).

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