Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S74 · Barnsley
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
S61 · Rotherham
268
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hoyland has less crime — 127 vs 268 incidents in April 2026.
Rotherham recorded notably higher crime than Hoyland in April 2026 — 268 vs 127 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hoyland sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (23), while Rotherham has more Anti-social behaviour (52). 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 268 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hoyland saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Rotherham had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hoyland recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 268).