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Crime in Norton

Norton had 121 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 114.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 40th of 77 Sheffield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Sheffield area. Crime was up 30% on the three months before.

S8, Sheffield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Norton

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114.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
40 of 77Sheffield rank1st is the highest rate
+30%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common42 in 3 months

Month by month

30 Mar 26 Apr 37 May 25 Jun 52 Jul 44 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Norton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting4235%
violence2420%
anti-social behaviour1714%
public order108%
criminal damage97%
vehicle crime87%
theft54%
burglary32%

Norton against Sheffield

TypeNorton per 1,000Middle Sheffield areaChange
Violence22.737▲ 14%
Burglary2.83.7–
Vehicle crime7.65.2–
Anti-social behaviour16.120.5▼ 23%
Theft and robbery5.77.1–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Batemoor216.3▲ 5%
Jordanthorpe171.3▲ 3%
Lowedges167.9▼ 6%
Greenhill118.8▼ 14%
Norton114.5▲ 30%
Norton Lees73.8▲ 11%
Woodseats59.7▲ 18%
See every Sheffield area ranked on the crime in Sheffield page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Norton a safe area?

Norton had about 114.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 40 of 77 Sheffield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Norton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (42), followed by violence (24) and anti-social behaviour (17).