Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF62 · The Vale of Glamorgan
19
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NP16 · Monmouthshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Barry has less crime — 19 vs 48 incidents in April 2026.
St Arvans 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 Vehicle crime (2), while St Arvans has more Anti-social behaviour (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Barry recorded fewer crimes than St Arvans — 19 vs 48 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Barry is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barry saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while St Arvans had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Barry recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 48).