Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S71 · Barnsley
211
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
S72 · Barnsley
84
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Brierley has less crime — 84 vs 211 incidents in April 2026.
Barnsley recorded substantially more crime than Brierley in April 2026 — 211 incidents compared to 84, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (32) and Shoplifting (30), while Brierley has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Burglary (12). Barnsley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Brierley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Brierley recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 84 vs 211 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Brierley 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 and Shoplifting while Brierley had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Brierley recorded fewer total crimes (84 vs 211).