Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF62 · The Vale of Glamorgan
19
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NP22 · Blaenau Gwent
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Barry has less crime — 19 vs 164 incidents in April 2026.
Tredegar recorded substantially more crime than Barry in April 2026 — 164 incidents compared to 19, a 8.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2) and Vehicle crime (2), while Tredegar has more Anti-social behaviour (38) and Criminal damage & arson (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Barry recorded fewer crimes than Tredegar — 19 vs 164 incidents. That is 88% 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 Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Tredegar had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Barry recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 164).