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

S75 · Barnsley

71

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences25
  • Shoplifting9
  • Public order8

Aston has less crime — 9 vs 71 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Barnsley recorded substantially more crime than Aston in April 2026 — 71 incidents compared to 9, a 7.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aston sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1), while Barnsley has more Shoplifting (9) and Public order (8). 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 71 incidents. That is 87% 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 and Anti-social behaviour while Barnsley had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Aston recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 71).

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