Barry vs Barry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Barry

CF62 · The Vale of Glamorgan

7

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting3
  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Public order1

Barry

CF63 · The Vale of Glamorgan

257

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences104
  • Public order35
  • Shoplifting27

Barry has less crime — 7 vs 257 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Barry recorded substantially more crime than Barry in February 2026 — 257 incidents compared to 7, a 36.7x difference. 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 February 2026 Police data, Barry recorded fewer crimes than Barry — 7 vs 257 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Barry is also below the national average for crime.

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

In February 2026, Barry's top crime category was Shoplifting (3 incidents) while Barry's was Violence & sexual offences (104 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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