Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S70 · Barnsley
363
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
S75 · Barnsley
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Barnsley has less crime — 62 vs 363 incidents in February 2026.
Barnsley recorded substantially more crime than Barnsley in February 2026 — 363 incidents compared to 62, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Public order (29), while Barnsley has more Shoplifting (24). Barnsley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Barnsley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Barnsley recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 62 vs 363 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Barnsley is also below the national average for crime.
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 (62 vs 363).