Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S71 · Barnsley
211
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
S35 · Sheffield
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ecclesfield has less crime — 47 vs 211 incidents in April 2026.
Barnsley recorded substantially more crime than Ecclesfield in April 2026 — 211 incidents compared to 47, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (32) and Shoplifting (30), while Ecclesfield has more Public order (11) and Other theft (7). Barnsley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ecclesfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ecclesfield recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 47 vs 211 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Ecclesfield 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 Ecclesfield had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Ecclesfield recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 211).