Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S71 · Barnsley
167
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
S35 · Sheffield
57
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ecclesfield has less crime — 57 vs 167 incidents in February 2026.
Barnsley recorded substantially more crime than Ecclesfield in February 2026 — 167 incidents compared to 57, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (24), while Ecclesfield has more Drugs (4). 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, Ecclesfield recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 57 vs 167 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Ecclesfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Ecclesfield had more Drugs. Overall, Ecclesfield recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 167).