Hunshelf vs Rotherham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hunshelf

S36 · Barnsley

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary2
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Rotherham

S60 · Rotherham

127

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Shoplifting20
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Hunshelf has less crime — 3 vs 127 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Rotherham recorded substantially more crime than Hunshelf in February 2026 — 127 incidents compared to 3, a 42.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hunshelf sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Rotherham has more Shoplifting (20) and Anti-social behaviour (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hunshelf or Rotherham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hunshelf recorded fewer crimes than Rotherham — 3 vs 127 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Hunshelf is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hunshelf saw higher rates of Burglary while Rotherham had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hunshelf recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 127).

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