Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S73 · Barnsley
134
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
S65 · Rotherham
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Darfield has less crime — 134 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Rotherham recorded notably higher crime than Darfield in April 2026 — 279 vs 134 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darfield sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Rotherham has more Shoplifting (26). 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, Darfield recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 134 vs 279 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Darfield saw higher rates of Public order while Rotherham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Darfield recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 279).