Barnsley Central vs Hope Valley

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Barnsley Central South Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Hope Valley Derbyshire Constabulary

      Barnsley Central vs Hope Valley Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Barnsley Central
      South Yorkshire Police
      4,066 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.3% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Hope Valley
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      240 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnsley Central
      B Hope Valley
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,066
      240
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,584
      244
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.3%
      ↓1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnsley Central
      B Hope Valley
      Violent Crime
      1,212 ↓7%
      55 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      626 ↑17%
      64 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      238 ↓10%
      22 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      131 ↓36%
      25 ↓7%
      Burglary
      135 ↓33%
      12 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      271 ↓10%
      23 ↓18%
      Drugs
      185 ↓5%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      451 ↓15%
      15 ↑0%
      Robbery
      74 ↑14%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      489 ↓34%
      4
      Theft from Person
      53 ↑13%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓13%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      33 ↓27%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      155 ↑12%
      9 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnsley Central safer than Hope Valley?

      Barnsley Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,066 crimes in the last 12 months. Hope Valley has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 240 crimes. Hope Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnsley Central vs Hope Valley?

      Barnsley Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hope Valley shows -1.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnsley Central and Hope Valley?

      In Barnsley Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,212 incidents). In Hope Valley, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (64 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnsley Central and Hope Valley?

      Barnsley Central recorded 626 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hope Valley recorded 64. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Barnsley Central vs Hope Valley?

      Violent crime in Barnsley Central totalled 1,212 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 55 in Hope Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnsley Central and Hope Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnsley Central recorded 4,584 crimes (now 4,066, a change of -11.3%). Hope Valley recorded 244 crimes previously (now 240, -1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnsley Central and Hope Valley?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Barnsley Central has a resolution rate of 30.4% and Hope Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnsley Central and Hope Valley?

      Barnsley Central falls within the South Yorkshire Police boundary. Hope Valley is covered by Derbyshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Barnsley Central and Hope Valley?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Barnsley Central or Hope Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnsley Central and Hope Valley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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