Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S6 · Sheffield
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
S60 · Rotherham
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Rotherham has less crime — 168 vs 233 incidents in April 2026.
Norton saw somewhat more crime than Rotherham in April 2026 (233 vs 168 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Public order (25), while Rotherham has more Shoplifting (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Norton — 168 vs 233 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Norton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Norton saw higher rates of Public order while Rotherham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rotherham recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 233).