Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S75 · Barnsley
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S60 · Rotherham
127
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Barnsley has less crime — 62 vs 127 incidents in February 2026.
Rotherham recorded notably higher crime than Barnsley in February 2026 — 127 vs 62 incidents. 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 — 62 vs 127 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Barnsley is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Barnsley's top crime category was Shoplifting (24 incidents) while Rotherham's was Violence & sexual offences (33 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.