Abertillery vs Penarth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Abertillery

NP13 · Blaenau Gwent

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Penarth

CF64 · The Vale of Glamorgan

70

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Public order11
  • Shoplifting8

Abertillery has less crime — 1 vs 70 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Penarth recorded substantially more crime than Abertillery in February 2026 — 70 incidents compared to 1, a 70.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Penarth records significantly more (29 vs 1 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Abertillery or Penarth safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Abertillery recorded fewer crimes than Penarth — 1 vs 70 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Abertillery is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Abertillery and Penarth?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Abertillery recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 29 in Penarth. Overall, Abertillery had fewer total crimes (1 vs 70).

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