Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S70 · Barnsley
363
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
S66 · Rotherham
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bramley has less crime — 51 vs 363 incidents in February 2026.
Barnsley recorded substantially more crime than Bramley in February 2026 — 363 incidents compared to 51, a 7.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Public order (29), while Bramley has more Vehicle crime (6). Barnsley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Bramley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bramley recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 51 vs 363 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Bramley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Public order while Bramley had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Bramley recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 363).