Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S7 · Sheffield
243
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
S65 · Rotherham
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Rotherham has less crime — 196 vs 243 incidents in February 2026.
Norton saw somewhat more crime than Rotherham in February 2026 (243 vs 196 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (24). 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 February 2026 Police data, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Norton — 196 vs 243 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Norton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Norton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rotherham recorded fewer total crimes (196 vs 243).