Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S74 · Barnsley
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
S62 · Rotherham
245
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hoyland has less crime — 127 vs 245 incidents in April 2026.
Rawmarsh recorded notably higher crime than Hoyland in April 2026 — 245 vs 127 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hoyland sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (23) and Criminal damage & arson (16), while Rawmarsh has more Shoplifting (68) and Anti-social behaviour (22). 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, Hoyland recorded fewer crimes than Rawmarsh — 127 vs 245 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Rawmarsh is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hoyland saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Rawmarsh had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hoyland recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 245).