Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S70 · Barnsley
363
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
S35 · Sheffield
57
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ecclesfield has less crime — 57 vs 363 incidents in February 2026.
Barnsley recorded substantially more crime than Ecclesfield in February 2026 — 363 incidents compared to 57, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (54) and Public order (29), while Ecclesfield has more Shoplifting (10) and Drugs (4). Barnsley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ecclesfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ecclesfield recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 57 vs 363 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Ecclesfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Ecclesfield had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Ecclesfield recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 363).