Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S74 · Barnsley
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
S65 · Rotherham
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hoyland has less crime — 127 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Rotherham recorded notably higher crime than Hoyland in April 2026 — 279 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 Anti-social behaviour (32) and Shoplifting (26). 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 279 incidents. That is 54% 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Rotherham had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Hoyland recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 279).