Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S71 · Barnsley
211
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
S65 · Rotherham
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Barnsley has less crime — 211 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Rotherham saw somewhat more crime than Barnsley in April 2026 (279 vs 211 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (32), while Rotherham has more Anti-social behaviour (32). 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 279 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Rotherham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Barnsley recorded fewer total crimes (211 vs 279).