Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF63 · The Vale of Glamorgan
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF64 · The Vale of Glamorgan
119
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Penarth has less crime — 119 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Barry recorded substantially more crime than Penarth in April 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 119, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barry sees higher rates of Public order (42), while Penarth has more Anti-social behaviour (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Penarth recorded fewer crimes than Barry — 119 vs 308 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Barry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barry saw higher rates of Public order while Penarth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Penarth recorded fewer total crimes (119 vs 308).