Abergavenny vs Barry — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Abergavenny

NP7 · Monmouthshire

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Barry

CF62 · The Vale of Glamorgan

19

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Shoplifting2
  • Vehicle crime2

Abergavenny has less crime — 1 vs 19 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Barry recorded substantially more crime than Abergavenny in April 2026 — 19 incidents compared to 1, a 19.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Abergavenny or Barry safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Abergavenny recorded fewer crimes than Barry — 1 vs 19 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Abergavenny is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Abergavenny and Barry?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Abergavenny recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 12 in Barry. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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