Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S71 · Barnsley
167
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
S65 · Rotherham
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Barnsley has less crime — 167 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Rotherham saw somewhat more crime than Barnsley in February 2026 (196 vs 167 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (22), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (24). 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, Barnsley recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 167 vs 196 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Barnsley recorded fewer total crimes (167 vs 196).