Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF63 · The Vale of Glamorgan
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NP22 · Blaenau Gwent
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Tredegar has less crime — 164 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Barry recorded notably higher crime than Tredegar in April 2026 — 308 vs 164 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (53) and Public order (42), while Tredegar has more Anti-social behaviour (38) and Criminal damage & arson (25). 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, Tredegar recorded fewer crimes than Barry — 164 vs 308 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Barry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Tredegar had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Tredegar recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 308).