Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP12 · Caerphilly
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF64 · The Vale of Glamorgan
119
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Penarth has less crime — 119 vs 178 incidents in April 2026.
Blackwood saw somewhat more crime than Penarth in April 2026 (178 vs 119 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blackwood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (27), while Penarth has more Shoplifting (31). 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 Blackwood — 119 vs 178 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blackwood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Penarth had more Shoplifting. Overall, Penarth recorded fewer total crimes (119 vs 178).