Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NP18 · Newport
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF64 · The Vale of Glamorgan
119
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Caerleon has less crime — 72 vs 119 incidents in April 2026.
Penarth recorded notably higher crime than Caerleon in April 2026 — 119 vs 72 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Caerleon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15) and Public order (12), while Penarth has more Shoplifting (31) and 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, Caerleon recorded fewer crimes than Penarth — 72 vs 119 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Caerleon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Caerleon saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Penarth had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Caerleon recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 119).