Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S74 · Barnsley
112
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
S64 · Rotherham
203
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hoyland has less crime — 112 vs 203 incidents in February 2026.
Rotherham recorded notably higher crime than Hoyland in February 2026 — 203 vs 112 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hoyland sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Rotherham has more Burglary (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hoyland recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 112 vs 203 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hoyland saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Rotherham had more Burglary. Overall, Hoyland recorded fewer total crimes (112 vs 203).