Barry vs Llantwit Major — 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

Llantwit Major

CF61 · The Vale of Glamorgan

40

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Shoplifting7

Llantwit Major has less crime — 40 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Barry recorded substantially more crime than Llantwit Major in April 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 40, a 7.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barry sees higher rates of Public order (42), while Llantwit Major has more Anti-social behaviour (8). Barry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Llantwit Major is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barry or Llantwit Major safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Llantwit Major recorded fewer crimes than Barry — 40 vs 308 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Llantwit Major is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Barry and Llantwit Major?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barry saw higher rates of Public order while Llantwit Major had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Llantwit Major recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 308).

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