Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S18 · Derbyshire
58
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S11 · Sheffield
163
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dronfield has less crime — 58 vs 163 incidents in February 2026.
Norton recorded substantially more crime than Dronfield in February 2026 — 163 incidents compared to 58, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dronfield sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Other theft (7), while Norton has more Anti-social behaviour (23) and Public order (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dronfield recorded fewer crimes than Norton — 58 vs 163 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Dronfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dronfield saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Norton had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Dronfield recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 163).