Barnsley vs Hunshelf — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Barnsley

S75 · Barnsley

62

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting24
  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Anti-social behaviour6

Hunshelf

S36 · Barnsley

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary2
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Hunshelf has less crime — 3 vs 62 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Barnsley recorded substantially more crime than Hunshelf in February 2026 — 62 incidents compared to 3, a 20.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Anti-social behaviour (6), while Hunshelf has more Burglary (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barnsley or Hunshelf safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hunshelf recorded fewer crimes than Barnsley — 3 vs 62 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Hunshelf is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Barnsley and Hunshelf?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barnsley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Hunshelf had more Burglary. Overall, Hunshelf recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 62).

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