Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF63 · The Vale of Glamorgan
257
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF71 · The Vale of Glamorgan
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cowbridge has less crime — 11 vs 257 incidents in February 2026.
Barry recorded substantially more crime than Cowbridge in February 2026 — 257 incidents compared to 11, a 23.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Cowbridge has more Burglary (2). Barry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Cowbridge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cowbridge recorded fewer crimes than Barry — 11 vs 257 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Cowbridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barry saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Cowbridge had more Burglary. Overall, Cowbridge recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 257).