Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S6 · Sheffield
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
S61 · Rotherham
268
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Norton has less crime — 233 vs 268 incidents in April 2026.
Rotherham saw somewhat more crime than Norton in April 2026 (268 vs 233 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Public order (25), 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, Norton recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 233 vs 268 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Rotherham 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Norton recorded fewer total crimes (233 vs 268).