Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S72 · Barnsley
84
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S61 · Rotherham
268
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Brierley has less crime — 84 vs 268 incidents in April 2026.
Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Brierley in April 2026 — 268 incidents compared to 84, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brierley sees higher rates of Burglary (12), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (30). Brierley is below the national average while Rotherham is above, making Brierley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Brierley recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 84 vs 268 incidents. That is 69% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Brierley recorded fewer total crimes (84 vs 268).