Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF81 · Caerphilly
31
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 31 incidents in April 2026.
Bargoed recorded notably higher crime than Barry in April 2026 — 31 vs 19 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bargoed sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (6) and Criminal damage & arson (5), 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 Bargoed — 19 vs 31 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Barry is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bargoed saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Barry had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Barry recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 31).