Barry vs Barry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Barry

CF62 · The Vale of Glamorgan

19

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Shoplifting2
  • Vehicle crime2

Barry

CF63 · The Vale of Glamorgan

308

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences100
  • Shoplifting53
  • Public order42

Barry has less crime — 19 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Barry recorded substantially more crime than Barry in April 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 19, a 16.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barry sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2), while Barry has more Public order (42). Barry is below the national average while Barry is above, making Barry the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barry or Barry safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Barry recorded fewer crimes than Barry — 19 vs 308 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Barry is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barry saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Barry had more Public order. Overall, Barry recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 308).

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