Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF71 · The Vale of Glamorgan
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF64 · The Vale of Glamorgan
119
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Cowbridge has less crime — 15 vs 119 incidents in April 2026.
Penarth recorded substantially more crime than Cowbridge in April 2026 — 119 incidents compared to 15, a 7.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cowbridge sees higher rates of Public order (2), while Penarth has more 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, Cowbridge recorded fewer crimes than Penarth — 15 vs 119 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Cowbridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cowbridge saw higher rates of Public order while Penarth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Cowbridge recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 119).