Barnsley South East vs Barnsley West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Barnsley South East South Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Barnsley West South Yorkshire Police

      Barnsley South East vs Barnsley West Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Barnsley South East
      South Yorkshire Police
      2,752 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      25.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Barnsley West
      South Yorkshire Police
      6,224 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.9% trend
      27.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnsley South East
      B Barnsley West
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,752
      6,224
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,841
      6,684
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↓6.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.5%
      27.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnsley South East
      B Barnsley West
      Violent Crime
      1,043 ↓3%
      2,267 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      331 ↑9%
      1,107 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      158 ↑9%
      354 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      189 ↑1%
      355 ↓29%
      Burglary
      214 ↓1%
      336 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      302 ↓21%
      560 ↓13%
      Drugs
      56 ↑2%
      127 ↑18%
      Public Order
      180 ↓12%
      423 ↓12%
      Robbery
      42 ↑24%
      53 ↓22%
      Shoplifting
      87 ↑28%
      344 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      13 ↑8%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑120%
      17 ↑21%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↓41%
      62 ↓7%
      Other Crime
      109 ↓7%
      206 ↓24%
      Overall Verdict
      B Barnsley West is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnsley South East safer than Barnsley West?

      Barnsley South East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,752 crimes in the last 12 months. Barnsley West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 6,224 crimes. Barnsley West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnsley South East vs Barnsley West?

      Barnsley South East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Barnsley West shows -6.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Barnsley South East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,043 incidents). In Barnsley West, it is Violent Crime (2,267 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Barnsley South East recorded 331 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Barnsley West recorded 1,107. 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 South East vs Barnsley West?

      Violent crime in Barnsley South East totalled 1,043 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,267 in Barnsley West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnsley South East and Barnsley West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnsley South East recorded 2,841 crimes (now 2,752, a change of -3.1%). Barnsley West recorded 6,684 crimes previously (now 6,224, -6.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnsley South East and Barnsley 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 South East has a resolution rate of 25.5% and Barnsley West has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnsley South East and Barnsley West?

      Barnsley South East falls within the South Yorkshire Police boundary. Barnsley 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 South East and Barnsley 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 South East or Barnsley West on a crime map?

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

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