Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S70 · Barnsley
458
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
S74 · Barnsley
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hoyland has less crime — 127 vs 458 incidents in April 2026.
Barnsley recorded substantially more crime than Hoyland in April 2026 — 458 incidents compared to 127, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (65), while Hoyland has more Vehicle crime (23). 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, Hoyland recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 127 vs 458 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Barnsley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Hoyland had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Hoyland recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 458).