Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S70 · Barnsley
363
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
S65 · Rotherham
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Rotherham has less crime — 196 vs 363 incidents in February 2026.
Barnsley recorded notably higher crime than Rotherham in February 2026 — 363 vs 196 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Public order (29), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (24). 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 February 2026 Police data, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 196 vs 363 incidents. That is 46% 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 Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rotherham recorded fewer total crimes (196 vs 363).