Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S63 · Barnsley
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S21 · Derbyshire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Barnsley has less crime — 65 vs 69 incidents in April 2026.
Barnsley and Eckington recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 65 and 69 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Other crime (5), while Eckington has more Shoplifting (16). 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, Barnsley recorded fewer crimes than Eckington — 65 vs 69 incidents. That is 6% 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 Other crime while Eckington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Barnsley recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 69).