Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF63 · The Vale of Glamorgan
257
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF72 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
33
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Llanharan has less crime — 33 vs 257 incidents in February 2026.
Barry recorded substantially more crime than Llanharan in February 2026 — 257 incidents compared to 33, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barry sees higher rates of Public order (35) and Shoplifting (27), while Llanharan has more Other theft (6) and Anti-social behaviour (4). Barry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Llanharan is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Llanharan recorded fewer crimes than Barry — 33 vs 257 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Llanharan is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barry saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Llanharan had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Llanharan recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 257).