Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S63 · Barnsley
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S71 · Barnsley
211
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Barnsley has less crime — 65 vs 211 incidents in April 2026.
Barnsley recorded substantially more crime than Barnsley in April 2026 — 211 incidents compared to 65, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19) and Other crime (5), while Barnsley has more Criminal damage & arson (32) and Shoplifting (30). Barnsley is below the national average while Barnsley is above, making Barnsley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Barnsley recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 65 vs 211 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Barnsley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other crime while Barnsley had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Barnsley recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 211).