Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF63 · The Vale of Glamorgan
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NP16 · Monmouthshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
St Arvans has less crime — 48 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Barry recorded substantially more crime than St Arvans in April 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 48, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barry sees higher rates of Public order (42), while St Arvans has more Anti-social behaviour (9). Barry sits above the national average for recorded crime while St Arvans is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, St Arvans recorded fewer crimes than Barry — 48 vs 308 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. St Arvans 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 St Arvans had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, St Arvans recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 308).