Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S75 · Barnsley
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S72 · Barnsley
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Barnsley has less crime — 62 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Brierley saw somewhat more crime than Barnsley in February 2026 (85 vs 62 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Brierley has more Public order (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Barnsley recorded fewer crimes than Brierley — 62 vs 85 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Barnsley 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, Barnsley recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 85).