Norton vs Rotherham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Norton

S3 · Sheffield

1,031

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences302
  • Anti-social behaviour184
  • Shoplifting179

Rotherham

S60 · Rotherham

128

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Shoplifting20
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Rotherham has less crime — 128 vs 1,031 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Norton recorded substantially more crime than Rotherham in February 2026 — 1,031 incidents compared to 128, a 8.1x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Norton records significantly more (302 vs 33 incidents). 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 February 2026 Police data, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Norton — 128 vs 1,031 incidents. That is 88% 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 February 2026, Norton recorded 302 incidents of this type vs 33 in Rotherham. Overall, Rotherham had fewer total crimes (128 vs 1,031).

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