Aston vs Barnsley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Aston

S33 · Derbyshire

9

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Burglary1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Barnsley

S63 · Barnsley

65

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences25
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Other crime5

Aston has less crime — 9 vs 65 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Barnsley recorded substantially more crime than Aston in April 2026 — 65 incidents compared to 9, a 7.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aston sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Barnsley has more Other crime (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aston or Barnsley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Aston recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 9 vs 65 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Aston is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Aston and Barnsley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aston saw higher rates of Burglary while Barnsley had more Other crime. Overall, Aston recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 65).

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