Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S36 · Barnsley
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
S60 · Rotherham
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hunshelf has less crime — 4 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Hunshelf in April 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 4, a 42.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hunshelf sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Rotherham has more Violence & sexual offences (66) and Shoplifting (27). 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, Hunshelf recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 4 vs 168 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Hunshelf is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hunshelf saw higher rates of Burglary and Criminal damage & arson while Rotherham had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Hunshelf recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 168).