Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S6 · Sheffield
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
S64 · Rotherham
221
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Rotherham has less crime — 221 vs 233 incidents in April 2026.
Norton and Rotherham recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 233 and 221 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Public order (25), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (19). 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 — 221 vs 233 incidents. That is 5% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rotherham recorded fewer total crimes (221 vs 233).