Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF63 · The Vale of Glamorgan
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NP25 · Monmouthshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Monmouth has less crime — 70 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).