Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S35 · Sheffield
47
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S74 · Barnsley
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ecclesfield has less crime — 47 vs 127 incidents in April 2026.
Hoyland recorded substantially more crime than Ecclesfield in April 2026 — 127 incidents compared to 47, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ecclesfield sees higher rates of Public order (11) and Other theft (7), while Hoyland has more Vehicle crime (23) and Criminal damage & arson (16). 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, Ecclesfield recorded fewer crimes than Hoyland — 47 vs 127 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Ecclesfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ecclesfield saw higher rates of Public order and Other theft while Hoyland had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ecclesfield recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 127).