Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S71 · Barnsley
211
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
S64 · Rotherham
221
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Barnsley has less crime — 211 vs 221 incidents in April 2026.
Barnsley and Rotherham recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 211 and 221 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Rotherham has more Anti-social behaviour (27). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Barnsley recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 211 vs 221 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rotherham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Barnsley recorded fewer total crimes (211 vs 221).