Ebbw Vale vs Penarth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ebbw Vale

NP23 · Blaenau Gwent

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Penarth

CF64 · The Vale of Glamorgan

119

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting31
  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Anti-social behaviour15

Ebbw Vale has less crime — 1 vs 119 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Penarth recorded substantially more crime than Ebbw Vale in April 2026 — 119 incidents compared to 1, a 119.0x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ebbw Vale or Penarth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ebbw Vale recorded fewer crimes than Penarth — 1 vs 119 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Ebbw Vale is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ebbw Vale and Penarth?

In April 2026, Ebbw Vale's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (1 incidents) while Penarth's was Shoplifting (31 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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