Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S63 · Barnsley
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S18 · Derbyshire
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (65) in April 2026.
Barnsley and Dronfield recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 65 and 65 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19) and Other crime (5), while Dronfield has more Shoplifting (10) and Criminal damage & arson (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Barnsley and Dronfield recorded identical crime totals in April 2026 (65 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other crime while Dronfield had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Total crime levels were similar.