Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP11 · Caerphilly
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF62 · The Vale of Glamorgan
19
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Barry has less crime — 19 vs 54 incidents in April 2026.
Abercarn recorded substantially more crime than Barry in April 2026 — 54 incidents compared to 19, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Abercarn sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (13) and Public order (8), while Barry has more Shoplifting (2) and Vehicle crime (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Barry recorded fewer crimes than Abercarn — 19 vs 54 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Barry is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Abercarn saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Barry had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Barry recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 54).