Barry vs Graig — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Barry

CF63 · The Vale of Glamorgan

308

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences100
  • Shoplifting53
  • Public order42

Graig

NP10 · Newport

48

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Burglary5

Graig has less crime — 48 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Barry recorded substantially more crime than Graig in April 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 48, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (53) and Public order (42), while Graig has more Anti-social behaviour (12) and Burglary (5). Barry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Graig is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barry or Graig safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Graig recorded fewer crimes than Barry — 48 vs 308 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Graig is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Graig had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Graig recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 308).

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