Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S63 · Barnsley
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S35 · Sheffield
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ecclesfield has less crime — 47 vs 65 incidents in April 2026.
Barnsley saw somewhat more crime than Ecclesfield in April 2026 (65 vs 47 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19) and Other crime (5), while Ecclesfield has more Public order (11) and Other theft (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ecclesfield recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 47 vs 65 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Ecclesfield 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 Ecclesfield had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Ecclesfield recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 65).