Barnsley Central vs Sheffield South West

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
      Sheffield South West South Yorkshire Police

      Barnsley Central vs Sheffield South West Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Barnsley Central
      South Yorkshire Police
      4,066 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.3% trend
      30.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sheffield South West
      South Yorkshire Police
      10,809 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      30.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnsley Central
      B Sheffield South West
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,066
      10,809
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,584
      11,033
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.3%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.4%
      30.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnsley Central
      B Sheffield South West
      Violent Crime
      1,212 ↓7%
      3,446 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      626 ↑17%
      1,996 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      238 ↓10%
      533 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      131 ↓36%
      741 ↓7%
      Burglary
      135 ↓33%
      606 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      271 ↓10%
      799 ↓7%
      Drugs
      185 ↓5%
      368 ↑5%
      Public Order
      451 ↓15%
      798 ↓1%
      Robbery
      74 ↑14%
      116 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      489 ↓34%
      887 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      53 ↑13%
      35 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓13%
      74 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      33 ↓27%
      126 ↓2%
      Other Crime
      155 ↑12%
      284 ↑3%
      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 Sheffield South West?

      Barnsley Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,066 crimes in the last 12 months. Sheffield South West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 10,809 crimes. Barnsley Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnsley Central vs Sheffield South West?

      Barnsley Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sheffield South West shows -2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Barnsley Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,212 incidents). In Sheffield South West, it is Violent Crime (3,446 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Barnsley Central recorded 626 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sheffield South West recorded 1,996. 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 Sheffield South West?

      Violent crime in Barnsley Central totalled 1,212 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,446 in Sheffield South West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnsley Central and Sheffield South West 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%). Sheffield South West recorded 11,033 crimes previously (now 10,809, -2%).

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

      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 Sheffield South West has 30.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnsley Central and Sheffield South West?

      Barnsley Central falls within the South Yorkshire Police boundary. Sheffield South West 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 Sheffield South West?

      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 Sheffield South West on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.