Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF71 · The Vale of Glamorgan
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF82 · Caerphilly
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Gelligaer has less crime — 1 vs 11 incidents in February 2026.
Cowbridge recorded substantially more crime than Gelligaer in February 2026 — 11 incidents compared to 1, a 11.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Gelligaer recorded fewer crimes than Cowbridge — 1 vs 11 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Gelligaer is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Cowbridge recorded 4 incidents of this type vs 1 in Gelligaer. Total crime levels were broadly similar.