Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S71 · Barnsley
167
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
S75 · Barnsley
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Barnsley has less crime — 62 vs 167 incidents in February 2026.
Barnsley recorded substantially more crime than Barnsley in February 2026 — 167 incidents compared to 62, a 2.7x difference. 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, Barnsley recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 62 vs 167 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Barnsley is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Barnsley's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (74 incidents) while Barnsley's was Shoplifting (24 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.