Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF83 · Caerphilly
281
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF71 · The Vale of Glamorgan
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cowbridge has less crime — 15 vs 281 incidents in April 2026.
Caerphilly recorded substantially more crime than Cowbridge in April 2026 — 281 incidents compared to 15, a 18.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Caerphilly sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (65) and Criminal damage & arson (38), while Cowbridge has more Shoplifting (3) and Public order (2). Caerphilly sits above the national average for recorded crime while Cowbridge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cowbridge recorded fewer crimes than Caerphilly — 15 vs 281 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Cowbridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Caerphilly 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 281).