Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
S72 · Barnsley
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
S36 · Barnsley
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hunshelf has less crime — 3 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Brierley recorded substantially more crime than Hunshelf in February 2026 — 85 incidents compared to 3, a 28.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brierley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (11), 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hunshelf recorded fewer crimes than Brierley — 3 vs 85 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Hunshelf is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brierley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Hunshelf had more Burglary. Overall, Hunshelf recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 85).