Barry vs Monmouth — 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

Monmouth

NP25 · Monmouthshire

70

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting23
  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Anti-social behaviour12

Barry has less crime — 19 vs 70 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Monmouth recorded substantially more crime than Barry in April 2026 — 70 incidents compared to 19, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barry sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2), while Monmouth has more Anti-social behaviour (12). 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 Monmouth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Barry recorded fewer crimes than Monmouth — 19 vs 70 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Barry is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barry saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Monmouth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Barry recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 70).

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