Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S9 · Sheffield
223
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
S65 · Rotherham
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Norton has less crime — 223 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Rotherham saw somewhat more crime than Norton in April 2026 (279 vs 223 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Drugs (20), while Rotherham has more Shoplifting (26). 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 — 223 vs 279 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Norton saw higher rates of Drugs while Rotherham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Norton recorded fewer total crimes (223 vs 279).