Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S74 · Barnsley
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
S60 · Rotherham
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hoyland has less crime — 127 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Rotherham saw somewhat more crime than Hoyland in April 2026 (168 vs 127 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hoyland sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (23) and Criminal damage & arson (16), while Rotherham has more Shoplifting (27) and Anti-social behaviour (23). 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 Rotherham — 127 vs 168 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hoyland saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Rotherham had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hoyland recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 168).