Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S70 · Barnsley
458
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
S65 · Rotherham
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Rotherham has less crime — 279 vs 458 incidents in April 2026.
Barnsley recorded notably higher crime than Rotherham in April 2026 — 458 vs 279 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (42), while Rotherham has more Shoplifting (26). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 279 vs 458 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Barnsley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Rotherham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rotherham recorded fewer total crimes (279 vs 458).