Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S71 · Barnsley
167
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
S72 · Barnsley
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Brierley has less crime — 85 vs 167 incidents in February 2026.
Barnsley recorded notably higher crime than Brierley in February 2026 — 167 vs 85 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (22), while Brierley has more Public order (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, Brierley recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 85 vs 167 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Brierley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Brierley had more Public order. Overall, Brierley recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 167).