Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP12 · Caerphilly
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF71 · The Vale of Glamorgan
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cowbridge has less crime — 15 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Blackwood recorded substantially more crime than Cowbridge in April 2026 — 178 incidents compared to 15, a 11.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwood sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (41) and Criminal damage & arson (27), while Cowbridge has more Shoplifting (3) and Public order (2). 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, Cowbridge recorded fewer crimes than Blackwood — 15 vs 178 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Cowbridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackwood saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Cowbridge had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Cowbridge recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 178).