Barnsley vs Grindleford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Barnsley

S63 · Barnsley

51

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Grindleford

S32 · Derbyshire

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1

Grindleford has less crime — 1 vs 51 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Barnsley recorded substantially more crime than Grindleford in February 2026 — 51 incidents compared to 1, a 51.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (26) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Grindleford has more Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barnsley or Grindleford safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Grindleford recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 1 vs 51 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Grindleford is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Barnsley and Grindleford?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Grindleford had more Other crime. Overall, Grindleford recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 51).

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