Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S70 · Barnsley
458
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
S66 · Rotherham
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bramley has less crime — 42 vs 458 incidents in April 2026.
Barnsley recorded substantially more crime than Bramley in April 2026 — 458 incidents compared to 42, a 10.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (42), while Bramley has more Shoplifting (4). Barnsley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Bramley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bramley recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 42 vs 458 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Bramley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Bramley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bramley recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 458).