Crime in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan): statistics, rates and trends
5,778 crimes were recorded in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) at a glance
- Crime trends in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
- Types of crime in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
- Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
- Streets with the most crime in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
- Population and deprivation in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
- Questions about crime in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
- About this data
5,778 crimes were recorded in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,178 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) has the 375th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | Vale of Glamorgan | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 5,778 | 9,784 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.5 | 72.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 58,687 | 135,743 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) was highest in the year to July 2021 (6,663 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (5,548). Over the whole period it fell 5%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 5,778 | 98.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 5,957 | 101.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 6,316 | 107.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,938 | 101.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 5,548 | 94.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 6,663 | 113.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 6,476 | 110.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 6,237 | 106.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 6,057 | 103.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 547 |
| June 2026 | 573 |
| May 2026 | 540 |
| April 2026 | 526 |
| March 2026 | 462 |
| February 2026 | 374 |
| January 2026 | 425 |
| December 2025 | 399 |
| November 2025 | 494 |
| October 2025 | 497 |
| September 2025 | 458 |
| August 2025 | 483 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in robbery (+126%). The largest falls were in burglary (-29%) and drugs (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,178 | 37.1 | 1.08 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 830 | 14.1 | 1.71 | +3% |
| Public order | 665 | 11.3 | 1.71 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 620 | 10.6 | 0.69 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 423 | 7.2 | 1.06 | -20% |
| Other theft | 296 | 5.0 | 0.79 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 229 | 3.9 | 0.79 | -24% |
| Other crime | 143 | 2.4 | 1.15 | +9% |
| Drugs | 136 | 2.3 | 0.71 | -25% |
| Burglary | 102 | 1.7 | 0.49 | -29% |
| Robbery | 61 | 1.0 | 0.77 | +126% |
| Possession of weapons | 52 | 0.9 | 0.91 | -5% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 0.5 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +7% |
Violence and sexual offences in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) recorded 2,178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 37.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) recorded 830 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) recorded 665 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) recorded 620 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) recorded 423 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) recorded 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) recorded 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 126% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Barry (Vale of Glamorgan), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barry (Vale of Glamorgan).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinas Powis | 357 | 42.6 | -57% |
| Rhoose | 303 | 39.8 | -60% |
| Penarth | 1,662 | 59.3 | -40% |
| Cardiff | 40,561 | 111.8 | +14% |
| Pontyclun | 201 | 39.1 | -60% |
| Beddau | 550 | 72.0 | -27% |
| Church Village | 570 | 39.5 | -60% |
| Llanharan and Brynna | 748 | 85.8 | -13% |
9 areas within Barry (Vale of Glamorgan), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Castleland had the highest rate (197.7 per 1,000) and Dyfan the lowest (43.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleland | Neighbourhood | 5,331 | 1,054 | 197.7 |
| Buttrills | Neighbourhood | 6,358 | 1,087 | 171.0 |
| Court | Neighbourhood | 4,916 | 522 | 106.2 |
| Gibbonsdown | Neighbourhood | 5,560 | 539 | 96.9 |
| Cadoc | Neighbourhood | 10,007 | 955 | 95.4 |
| Illtyd | Neighbourhood | 7,875 | 592 | 75.2 |
| Baruc | Neighbourhood | 9,160 | 621 | 67.8 |
| Sully | Neighbourhood | 5,048 | 230 | 45.6 |
| Dyfan | Neighbourhood | 5,508 | 238 | 43.2 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Heol Gwendoline | 196 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 183 |
| On or near Llantwit Street | 168 |
| On or near Kendrick Road | 155 |
| On or near Parking Area | 132 |
| On or near Supermarket | 107 |
| On or near Llanover Street | 85 |
| On or near Baird Rise | 84 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 68 |
| On or near Lower Holmes Street | 62 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,054 | 35.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,294 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 642 | 11.1% |
| Not recorded | 620 | 10.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 534 | 9.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 211 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 189 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 101 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 70 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 31 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 7 | 0.1% |
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) has an estimated population of 58,687. On the Wales WIMD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.6% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.2% |
Is Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) a safe place to live?
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) recorded 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (830).
Is crime in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) was down 3% on the year before: 5,778 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 5,957 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)?
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) is policed by South Wales. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Barry (Vale of Glamorgan). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.