Barry Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Barry, 8.7 crimes were reported in April 2023—a rate 16% higher than the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 17 crimes for the built-up area within Vale of Glamorgan, a figure that, while not extreme, suggests a localised need for vigilance. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.5% of all incidents (183 cases), a category that sits 19% above the UK average. This may be consistent with the area’s character as a commuter town with a mix of residential and retail zones, where late-night activity and transient populations could contribute to such incidents. Criminal damage and arson (79 cases) and anti-social behaviour (76 cases) also featured prominently, both exceeding UK averages by over 100% and 10%, respectively. These patterns may reflect the seasonal context of April, a month marked by Easter-related gatherings and increased outdoor activity, which could amplify tensions or lead to more incidents of vandalism. The 113% gap between Barry’s criminal damage rate and the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) is particularly striking, linked to the area’s industrial legacy or the presence of public spaces that are more vulnerable to such acts. Meanwhile, shoplifting (28 cases) and other theft (27 cases) aligned closely with UK rates, suggesting that retail-focused crime remains within expected parameters for a mid-sized urban area. The overall crime rate, while elevated compared to the UK, does not reflect a dramatic surge but rather a persistent challenge that aligns with the area’s demographic and geographic profile. Spring weather, which often brings more foot traffic to local amenities, may also contribute to the observed trends, though the exact causal links remain speculative without further data.

April 2023 saw sharp increases in certain crime categories, with possession of weapons surging by 200% (from 2 to 6 incidents) and drug-related offences rising by 150% (from 4 to 10). These spikes, while not uncommon during transitional seasons, may reflect heightened activity linked to Easter events or seasonal social dynamics. Conversely, other crime and robbery both declined significantly—other crime fell by 80% (from 10 to 2) and robbery by 50% (from 2 to 1), suggesting a temporary easing in these areas. The violence and sexual offences category remained elevated, sitting 19% above the UK average at 3.1 per 1,000. This disparity, alongside the 113% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average, highlights a distinct local challenge in managing anti-social and property-related incidents. Residents may find the 11% reduction in vehicle crime (from 0.5 to 0.4 per 1,000) a practical reassurance for those reliant on personal transport.

Barry's crime rate in April 2023 stood at 8.7 per 1,000 residents, a slight 1.8% decrease from the previous month’s 8.8 per 1,000. This marginal shift suggests stability in the overall crime picture, though specific categories show more pronounced fluctuations. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 17 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents in local life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 116 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relative density of incidents within the population. Given Barry’s population of 59,508, this translates to a localised risk profile where crime remains a notable but not overwhelming presence. While the rate is slightly lower than March, the distribution across crime types reveals uneven patterns that warrant closer attention to specific trends.