Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP11 · Caerphilly
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF71 · The Vale of Glamorgan
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cowbridge has less crime — 15 vs 54 incidents in April 2026.
Abercarn recorded substantially more crime than Cowbridge in April 2026 — 54 incidents compared to 15, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Abercarn sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (13), while Cowbridge has more Shoplifting (3). 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, Cowbridge recorded fewer crimes than Abercarn — 15 vs 54 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Cowbridge 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 while Cowbridge had more Shoplifting. Overall, Cowbridge recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 54).