Barnsley Central vs Doncaster South

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
      8/100
      Doncaster South South Yorkshire Police

      Barnsley Central vs Doncaster South 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Doncaster South
      South Yorkshire Police
      8,518 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.2% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnsley Central
      B Doncaster South
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,066
      8,518
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,584
      8,537
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.3%
      ↓0.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.4%
      28.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnsley Central
      B Doncaster South
      Violent Crime
      1,212 ↓7%
      3,251 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      626 ↑17%
      1,437 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      238 ↓10%
      413 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      131 ↓36%
      587 ↑10%
      Burglary
      135 ↓33%
      373 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      271 ↓10%
      813 ↓1%
      Drugs
      185 ↓5%
      212 ↓10%
      Public Order
      451 ↓15%
      546 ↓13%
      Robbery
      74 ↑14%
      61 ↓6%
      Shoplifting
      489 ↓34%
      371 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      53 ↑13%
      14 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓13%
      26 ↓16%
      Possession of Weapons
      33 ↓27%
      96 ↑13%
      Other Crime
      155 ↑12%
      318 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barnsley Central is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnsley Central safer than Doncaster South?

      Barnsley Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,066 crimes in the last 12 months. Doncaster South has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 8,518 crimes. Barnsley Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnsley Central vs Doncaster South?

      Barnsley Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Doncaster South shows -0.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnsley Central and Doncaster South?

      In Barnsley Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,212 incidents). In Doncaster South, it is Violent Crime (3,251 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnsley Central and Doncaster South?

      Barnsley Central recorded 626 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Doncaster South recorded 1,437. 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 Doncaster South?

      Violent crime in Barnsley Central totalled 1,212 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,251 in Doncaster South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnsley Central and Doncaster South 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%). Doncaster South recorded 8,537 crimes previously (now 8,518, -0.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnsley Central and Doncaster South?

      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 Doncaster South has 28.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnsley Central and Doncaster South?

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

      What data is used to compare Barnsley Central and Doncaster South?

      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 Doncaster South on a crime map?

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

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