Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S75 · Barnsley
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S61 · Rotherham
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Barnsley has less crime — 62 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.
Rotherham recorded notably higher crime than Barnsley in February 2026 — 153 vs 62 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barnsley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Rotherham has more Criminal damage & arson (15). 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 — 62 vs 153 incidents. That is 59% 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 Rotherham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Barnsley recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 153).