Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S20 · Sheffield
232
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
S64 · Rotherham
221
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Rotherham has less crime — 221 vs 232 incidents in April 2026.
Norton and Rotherham recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 232 and 221 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (46), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (19). 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 April 2026 Police data, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Norton — 221 vs 232 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Norton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Norton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rotherham recorded fewer total crimes (221 vs 232).