Barnsley South vs Sheffield South East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barnsley South vs Sheffield South East 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 South safer than Sheffield South East?
Barnsley South has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,460 crimes in the last 12 months. Sheffield South East has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 20,073 crimes. Barnsley South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barnsley South vs Sheffield South East?
Barnsley South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sheffield South East shows -2.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barnsley South and Sheffield South East?
In Barnsley South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,551 incidents). In Sheffield South East, it is Violent Crime (6,366 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnsley South and Sheffield South East?
Barnsley South recorded 799 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sheffield South East recorded 3,367. 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 Sheffield South East?
Violent crime in Barnsley South totalled 1,551 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6,366 in Sheffield South East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barnsley South and Sheffield South East 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%). Sheffield South East recorded 20,521 crimes previously (now 20,073, -2.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnsley South and Sheffield South East?
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 Sheffield South East has 31%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barnsley South and Sheffield South East?
Barnsley South falls within the South Yorkshire Police boundary. Sheffield South East 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 Sheffield South East?
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 Sheffield South East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnsley South and Sheffield South East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.