Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S71 · Barnsley
167
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
S73 · Barnsley
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Darfield has less crime — 138 vs 167 incidents in February 2026.
Barnsley saw somewhat more crime than Darfield in February 2026 (167 vs 138 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (22), 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 167 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Darfield had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Darfield recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 167).