Barnsley vs Darfield — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Barnsley

S63 · Barnsley

51

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Darfield

S73 · Barnsley

138

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Barnsley has less crime — 51 vs 138 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Darfield recorded substantially more crime than Barnsley in February 2026 — 138 incidents compared to 51, a 2.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Darfield records significantly more (54 vs 26 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barnsley or Darfield safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Barnsley recorded fewer crimes than Darfield — 51 vs 138 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Barnsley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Barnsley and Darfield?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Barnsley recorded 26 incidents of this type vs 54 in Darfield. Overall, Barnsley had fewer total crimes (51 vs 138).

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