Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S63 · Barnsley
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S74 · Barnsley
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Barnsley has less crime — 65 vs 127 incidents in April 2026.
Hoyland recorded notably higher crime than Barnsley in April 2026 — 127 vs 65 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19) and Other crime (5), while Hoyland has more Vehicle crime (23) and Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Barnsley recorded fewer crimes than Hoyland — 65 vs 127 incidents. That is 49% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Other crime while Hoyland had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Barnsley recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 127).