Barry vs Graig — 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

Graig

NP10 · Newport

48

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Burglary5

Barry has less crime — 19 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Graig recorded substantially more crime than Barry in April 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 19, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2) and Vehicle crime (2), while Graig has more Anti-social behaviour (12) and Burglary (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barry or Graig safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Barry recorded fewer crimes than Graig — 19 vs 48 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Barry is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Graig had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Barry recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 48).

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