Barry vs Monmouth — 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

Monmouth

NP25 · Monmouthshire

70

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting23
  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Anti-social behaviour12

Monmouth has less crime — 70 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Barry recorded substantially more crime than Monmouth in April 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 70, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barry sees higher rates of Public order (42), while Monmouth has more Anti-social behaviour (12). Barry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Monmouth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barry or Monmouth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Monmouth recorded fewer crimes than Barry — 70 vs 308 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Monmouth is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barry saw higher rates of Public order while Monmouth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Monmouth recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 308).

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