Aston vs Brierley — 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

Brierley

S72 · Barnsley

84

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences25
  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Burglary12

Aston has less crime — 9 vs 84 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Brierley recorded substantially more crime than Aston in April 2026 — 84 incidents compared to 9, a 9.3x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Brierley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Aston recorded fewer crimes than Brierley — 9 vs 84 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Aston is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Aston recorded 7 incidents of this type vs 25 in Brierley. Overall, Aston had fewer total crimes (9 vs 84).

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