Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S75 · Barnsley
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S35 · Sheffield
57
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ecclesfield has less crime — 57 vs 62 incidents in February 2026.
Barnsley and Ecclesfield recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 62 and 57 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (6), while Ecclesfield has more Drugs (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ecclesfield recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 57 vs 62 incidents. That is 8% 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 62).