Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF62 · The Vale of Glamorgan
7
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF64 · The Vale of Glamorgan
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Barry has less crime — 7 vs 70 incidents in February 2026.
Penarth recorded substantially more crime than Barry in February 2026 — 70 incidents compared to 7, a 10.0x difference. 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 Penarth — 7 vs 70 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Barry is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Barry's top crime category was Shoplifting (3 incidents) while Penarth's was Violence & sexual offences (29 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.