Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S70 · Barnsley
363
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
S71 · Barnsley
167
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Barnsley has less crime — 167 vs 363 incidents in February 2026.
Barnsley recorded notably higher crime than Barnsley in February 2026 — 363 vs 167 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Public order (29), while Barnsley has more Shoplifting (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Barnsley recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 167 vs 363 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Barnsley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Public order while Barnsley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Barnsley recorded fewer total crimes (167 vs 363).