Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S63 · Barnsley
65
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S60 · Rotherham
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Barnsley has less crime — 65 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Barnsley in April 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 65, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Other crime (5), while Rotherham has more Shoplifting (27). 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 Rotherham — 65 vs 168 incidents. That is 61% 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 Rotherham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Barnsley recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 168).