Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF62 · The Vale of Glamorgan
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF61 · The Vale of Glamorgan
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Barry has less crime — 7 vs 26 incidents in February 2026.
Llantwit Major recorded substantially more crime than Barry in February 2026 — 26 incidents compared to 7, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barry sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Llantwit Major has more Anti-social behaviour (7). 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, Barry recorded fewer crimes than Llantwit Major — 7 vs 26 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Barry is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barry saw higher rates of Public order while Llantwit Major had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Barry recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 26).