Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S72 · Barnsley
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S32 · Derbyshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Grindleford has less crime — 1 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Brierley recorded substantially more crime than Grindleford in February 2026 — 85 incidents compared to 1, a 85.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brierley sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (34) and Anti-social behaviour (12), while Grindleford has more Other crime (1). 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, Grindleford recorded fewer crimes than Brierley — 1 vs 85 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Grindleford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brierley saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Grindleford had more Other crime. Overall, Grindleford recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 85).