Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S72 · Barnsley
84
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S60 · Rotherham
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Brierley has less crime — 84 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Rotherham recorded notably higher crime than Brierley in April 2026 — 168 vs 84 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brierley sees higher rates of Burglary (12), while Rotherham has more Shoplifting (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Brierley recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 84 vs 168 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Brierley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brierley saw higher rates of Burglary while Rotherham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Brierley recorded fewer total crimes (84 vs 168).