Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S7 · Sheffield
267
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
S61 · Rotherham
268
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Norton has less crime — 267 vs 268 incidents in April 2026.
Norton and Rotherham recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 267 and 268 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), 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 — 267 vs 268 incidents. That is 0% fewer crimes. Rotherham 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, Norton recorded fewer total crimes (267 vs 268).