Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S75 · Barnsley
71
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S62 · Rotherham
245
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Barnsley has less crime — 71 vs 245 incidents in April 2026.
Rawmarsh recorded substantially more crime than Barnsley in April 2026 — 245 incidents compared to 71, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Public order (8), while Rawmarsh has more Anti-social behaviour (22). Barnsley is below the national average while Rawmarsh is above, making Barnsley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Barnsley recorded fewer crimes than Rawmarsh — 71 vs 245 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Barnsley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Public order while Rawmarsh had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Barnsley recorded fewer total crimes (71 vs 245).