Barnsley North East vs Rotherham North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Barnsley North East South Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Rotherham North South Yorkshire Police

      Barnsley North East vs Rotherham North Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Barnsley North East
      South Yorkshire Police
      5,095 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Rotherham North
      South Yorkshire Police
      8,592 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      25.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnsley North East
      B Rotherham North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,095
      8,592
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,996
      8,548
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      25.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnsley North East
      B Rotherham North
      Violent Crime
      1,955 ↑9%
      3,341 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      805 ↑6%
      1,262 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      244 ↑4%
      450 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      298 ↑15%
      481 ↓7%
      Burglary
      287 ↓4%
      339 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      503 ↓13%
      625 ↓10%
      Drugs
      118 ↑24%
      201 ↑7%
      Public Order
      358 ↑0%
      614 ↓10%
      Robbery
      38 ↑9%
      93 ↑52%
      Shoplifting
      162 ↓44%
      764 ↑21%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓33%
      21 ↑17%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓50%
      18 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      69 ↑41%
      96 ↓4%
      Other Crime
      241 ↑14%
      287 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barnsley North East is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnsley North East safer than Rotherham North?

      Barnsley North East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,095 crimes in the last 12 months. Rotherham North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 8,592 crimes. Barnsley North East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnsley North East vs Rotherham North?

      Barnsley North East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rotherham North shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnsley North East and Rotherham North?

      In Barnsley North East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,955 incidents). In Rotherham North, it is Violent Crime (3,341 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnsley North East and Rotherham North?

      Barnsley North East recorded 805 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rotherham North recorded 1,262. 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 North East vs Rotherham North?

      Violent crime in Barnsley North East totalled 1,955 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,341 in Rotherham North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnsley North East and Rotherham North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnsley North East recorded 4,996 crimes (now 5,095, a change of +2%). Rotherham North recorded 8,548 crimes previously (now 8,592, +0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnsley North East and Rotherham North?

      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 North East has a resolution rate of 31.3% and Rotherham North has 25.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnsley North East and Rotherham North?

      Barnsley North East falls within the South Yorkshire Police boundary. Rotherham North 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 North East and Rotherham North?

      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 North East or Rotherham North on a crime map?

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

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