Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S63 · Barnsley
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S71 · Barnsley
167
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Barnsley has less crime — 51 vs 167 incidents in February 2026.
Barnsley recorded substantially more crime than Barnsley in February 2026 — 167 incidents compared to 51, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Barnsley has more Shoplifting (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Barnsley recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 51 vs 167 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Barnsley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Barnsley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Barnsley recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 167).