Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S73 · Barnsley
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
S64 · Rotherham
203
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Darfield has less crime — 138 vs 203 incidents in February 2026.
Rotherham saw somewhat more crime than Darfield in February 2026 (203 vs 138 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Rotherham has more Burglary (22). 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, Darfield recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 138 vs 203 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Darfield saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Rotherham had more Burglary. Overall, Darfield recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 203).