Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S4 · Sheffield
475
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
S61 · Rotherham
268
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Rotherham has less crime — 268 vs 475 incidents in April 2026.
Norton recorded notably higher crime than Rotherham in April 2026 — 475 vs 268 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (54), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (30). 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 — 268 vs 475 incidents. That is 44% 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 (268 vs 475).