Barnsley vs Darfield — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Barnsley

S71 · Barnsley

167

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Anti-social behaviour24
  • Shoplifting22

Darfield

S73 · Barnsley

138

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Darfield has less crime — 138 vs 167 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Barnsley or Darfield safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Darfield recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 138 vs 167 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes.

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

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).

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