Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S75 · Barnsley
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S73 · Barnsley
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Barnsley has less crime — 62 vs 138 incidents in February 2026.
Darfield recorded notably higher crime than Barnsley in February 2026 — 138 vs 62 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Darfield 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, Barnsley recorded fewer crimes than Darfield — 62 vs 138 incidents. That is 55% 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 Darfield had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Barnsley recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 138).