Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S71 · Barnsley
167
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
S64 · Rotherham
203
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Barnsley has less crime — 167 vs 203 incidents in February 2026.
Rotherham saw somewhat more crime than Barnsley in February 2026 (203 vs 167 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (22), while Rotherham has more Burglary (22). 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 Rotherham — 167 vs 203 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Rotherham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Rotherham had more Burglary. Overall, Barnsley recorded fewer total crimes (167 vs 203).