Barnsley North East vs Sheffield South West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barnsley North East vs Sheffield South West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barnsley North East safer than Sheffield South West?
Barnsley North East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,095 crimes in the last 12 months. Sheffield South West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 10,809 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barnsley North East vs Sheffield South West?
Barnsley North East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2% — meaning total crimes rose 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 North East and Sheffield South West?
In Barnsley North East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,955 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 North East and Sheffield South West?
Barnsley North East recorded 805 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 North East vs Sheffield South West?
Violent crime in Barnsley North East totalled 1,955 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 North East and Sheffield South West 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%). Sheffield South West recorded 11,033 crimes previously (now 10,809, -2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnsley North East 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 North East has a resolution rate of 31.3% 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 North East and Sheffield South West?
Barnsley North East 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 North East 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 North East or Sheffield South West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnsley North East and Sheffield South West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.