Barnsley vs Darfield — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Barnsley

S71 · Barnsley

211

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences64
  • Criminal damage & arson32
  • Shoplifting30

Darfield

S73 · Barnsley

134

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Public order10

Darfield has less crime — 134 vs 211 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Barnsley recorded notably higher crime than Darfield in April 2026 — 211 vs 134 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (32) and Shoplifting (30), while Darfield has more Anti-social behaviour (26) and Public order (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barnsley or Darfield safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Darfield recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 134 vs 211 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Barnsley is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Barnsley and Darfield?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Darfield had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Darfield recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 211).

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