Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S75 · Barnsley
71
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S35 · Sheffield
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ecclesfield has less crime — 47 vs 71 incidents in April 2026.
Barnsley recorded notably higher crime than Ecclesfield in April 2026 — 71 vs 47 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Ecclesfield has more Other theft (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ecclesfield recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 47 vs 71 incidents. That is 34% 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 Shoplifting while Ecclesfield had more Other theft. Overall, Ecclesfield recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 71).