Barnsley South vs Doncaster Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Barnsley South South Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Doncaster Central South Yorkshire Police

      Barnsley South vs Doncaster Central Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Barnsley South
      South Yorkshire Police
      4,460 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.8% trend
      32.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Doncaster Central
      South Yorkshire Police
      17,603 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      31.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnsley South
      B Doncaster Central
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,460
      17,603
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,784
      18,197
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.8%
      ↓3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.3%
      31.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnsley South
      B Doncaster Central
      Violent Crime
      1,551 ↓1%
      5,640 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      799 ↓2%
      2,304 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      235 ↓18%
      1,027 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      322 ↓10%
      1,271 ↑4%
      Burglary
      227 ↓15%
      754 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      444 ↓2%
      1,262 ↓7%
      Drugs
      95 ↑4%
      735 ↑8%
      Public Order
      309 ↓5%
      1,300 ↓6%
      Robbery
      27 ↓25%
      300 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      213 ↓37%
      1,956 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑0%
      145 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑13%
      153 ↓3%
      Possession of Weapons
      47 ↓11%
      177 ↓18%
      Other Crime
      177 ↓6%
      579 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barnsley South is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnsley South safer than Doncaster Central?

      Barnsley South has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,460 crimes in the last 12 months. Doncaster Central has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 17,603 crimes. Barnsley South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Barnsley South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Doncaster Central shows -3.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Barnsley South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,551 incidents). In Doncaster Central, it is Violent Crime (5,640 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Barnsley South recorded 799 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Doncaster Central recorded 2,304. 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 vs Doncaster Central?

      Violent crime in Barnsley South totalled 1,551 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5,640 in Doncaster Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnsley South and Doncaster Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnsley South recorded 4,784 crimes (now 4,460, a change of -6.8%). Doncaster Central recorded 18,197 crimes previously (now 17,603, -3.3%).

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

      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 has a resolution rate of 32.3% and Doncaster Central has 31.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnsley South and Doncaster Central?

      Barnsley South falls within the South Yorkshire Police boundary. Doncaster Central 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 and Doncaster Central?

      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 or Doncaster Central on a crime map?

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

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