Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF63 · The Vale of Glamorgan
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NP10 · Newport
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Graig has less crime — 48 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).