Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S70 · Barnsley
363
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
S61 · Rotherham
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Rotherham has less crime — 153 vs 363 incidents in February 2026.
Barnsley recorded notably higher crime than Rotherham in February 2026 — 363 vs 153 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Public order (29), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (15). 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, Rotherham recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 153 vs 363 incidents. That is 58% 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 Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rotherham recorded fewer total crimes (153 vs 363).