Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S20 · Sheffield
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
S65 · Rotherham
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Rotherham has less crime — 196 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Norton and Rotherham recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 199 and 196 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (28), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (24). 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 February 2026 Police data, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Norton — 196 vs 199 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Norton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Norton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rotherham recorded fewer total crimes (196 vs 199).