Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S70 · Barnsley
363
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
S73 · Barnsley
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Darfield has less crime — 138 vs 363 incidents in February 2026.
Barnsley recorded substantially more crime than Darfield in February 2026 — 363 incidents compared to 138, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Public order (29), while Darfield has more Criminal damage & arson (11). 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, Darfield recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 138 vs 363 incidents. That is 62% 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 Darfield had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Darfield recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 363).