Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF62 · The Vale of Glamorgan
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF82 · Caerphilly
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Gelligaer has less crime — 1 vs 7 incidents in February 2026.
Barry recorded substantially more crime than Gelligaer in February 2026 — 7 incidents compared to 1, a 7.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Gelligaer recorded fewer crimes than Barry — 1 vs 7 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Gelligaer is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Barry's top crime category was Shoplifting (3 incidents) while Gelligaer's was Violence & sexual offences (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.