Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S33 · Derbyshire
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S71 · Barnsley
211
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Aston has less crime — 9 vs 211 incidents in April 2026.
Barnsley recorded substantially more crime than Aston in April 2026 — 211 incidents compared to 9, a 23.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aston sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1), while Barnsley has more Criminal damage & arson (32) and Shoplifting (30). Aston is below the national average while Barnsley is above, making Aston the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Aston recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 9 vs 211 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Aston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aston saw higher rates of Burglary and Anti-social behaviour while Barnsley had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Aston recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 211).