Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF63 · The Vale of Glamorgan
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NP18 · Newport
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Caerleon has less crime — 72 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Barry recorded substantially more crime than Caerleon in April 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 72, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (53), while Caerleon has more Criminal damage & arson (15). Barry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Caerleon is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Caerleon recorded fewer crimes than Barry — 72 vs 308 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Caerleon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barry saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Caerleon had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Caerleon recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 308).