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Is Norton S3 safe?

Covering wards: Hillsborough, Broomhill and Sharrow Vale, City, Walkley, Burngreave

Thinking about moving to Norton S3? Police recorded 1,031 crimes here in February 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.

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February 2026 — S3 area

Official UK Police data

1,031 crimes recorded
Top crime types
Violence & sexual offences 302
Anti-social behaviour 184
Shoplifting 179
Above the national average

This is a snapshot. The full report includes 24 months of trend data, outcome analysis, year-over-year comparison, and in-depth safety insights.

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Is Norton S3 safe to live in?

Norton S3 recorded 1,031 crimes in February 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 302 incidents. This is above the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.

What are the most common crimes in Norton S3?

In February 2026, the top crime types in Norton S3 were: Violence & sexual offences (302), Anti-social behaviour (184), and Shoplifting (179). These accounted for 65% of all recorded crime in the area.

How does Norton S3 compare to the national average?

Norton S3 is above the national average for total recorded crime. Areas with higher crime rates aren't necessarily unsafe — much depends on crime type and context. Our full report breaks this down in detail.

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