Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S71 · Barnsley
167
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
S74 · Barnsley
112
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hoyland has less crime — 112 vs 167 incidents in February 2026.
Barnsley saw somewhat more crime than Hoyland in February 2026 (167 vs 112 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (22), 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 167 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hoyland had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hoyland recorded fewer total crimes (112 vs 167).