Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S70 · Barnsley
363
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
S74 · Barnsley
112
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hoyland has less crime — 112 vs 363 incidents in February 2026.
Barnsley recorded substantially more crime than Hoyland in February 2026 — 363 incidents compared to 112, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Public order (29), while Hoyland has more Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hoyland recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 112 vs 363 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Barnsley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Public order while Hoyland had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hoyland recorded fewer total crimes (112 vs 363).