Updated April 20264 areas
South Yorkshire Crime Rankings 2026
Barnsley is the safest area in South Yorkshire with a crime rate of 100.2 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 108.3 compares to a UK average of 81.3.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: April 2026 • Updated monthly
Barnsley
Safest in South Yorkshire
100.2 per 1k
Doncaster
Highest Crime in South Yorkshire
125.3 per 1k
81.3
UK Average
per 1k residents
3
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
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South Yorkshire's average crime rate of 108.3 per 1,000 residents is 27.0 above the UK average of 81.3.
South Yorkshire Rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in South Yorkshire? expand_more
Barnsley has the lowest crime rate in South Yorkshire at 100.2 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 108.3 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.3.
Is crime improving in South Yorkshire? expand_more
3 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