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South Yorkshire Crime Rankings 2026

Barnsley is the safest area in South Yorkshire with a crime rate of 101.2 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 108.6 compares to a UK average of 81.5.

Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly

Barnsley

Safest in South Yorkshire

101.2 per 1k

Doncaster

Highest Crime in South Yorkshire

126.0 per 1k

81.5

UK Average

per 1k residents

1

Areas Improving

vs same period last year

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South Yorkshire's average crime rate of 108.6 per 1,000 residents is 27.1 above the UK average of 81.5.

South Yorkshire Rankings

RankCity / TownRate (per 1k)YoY
1Barnsley
101.2
+2.4%
2Rotherham
102.2
+13.1%
3Sheffield
104.9
-0.2%
4Doncaster
126.0
+5.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest city in South Yorkshire? expand_more
Barnsley has the lowest crime rate in South Yorkshire at 101.2 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does South Yorkshire compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across South Yorkshire is 108.6 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
Is crime improving in South Yorkshire? expand_more
1 of 4 areas in South Yorkshire recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.

Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology