Barry Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Barry's crime profile in June 2024 reveals a stark contrast between local patterns and national averages. The overall crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents — 24.4% above the UK average — highlights a significant deviation from national norms. Violence and sexual offences (31.1% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (17.7%) dominate the landscape, with both categories exceeding UK averages by 16% and 29% respectively. This pattern is consistent with Barry's character as a built-up area within the Vale of Glamorgan, where commercial and residential zones intersect. The sharp rise in shoplifting (16.7% of total crimes, 174% above UK average) suggests particular vulnerabilities in retail environments, possibly exacerbated by the start of summer and increased foot traffic. Anti-social behaviour's dramatic increase may be linked to the town's social dynamics during peak tourist season. Public order offences (13.7% of total) also remain significantly above UK levels, indicating potential challenges in managing crowds in public spaces. The seasonal context of June — marking the beginning of summer — likely contributes to these patterns, with longer daylight hours and increased visitor numbers altering the local crime ecosystem. While violent crime rates remain elevated, property crimes like burglary (33% below UK average) and vehicle crime (33% below UK average) show a more favourable comparison, suggesting that residential areas may be relatively secure despite the overall increase in reported incidents.

Robbery saw a dramatic 100% increase in June, rising from zero incidents to one reported case. This sudden emergence of a previously absent crime type warrants scrutiny. Anti-social behaviour rose by 33.8%, with 107 incidents reported — significantly above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This increase coincides with the start of summer, when public spaces see greater foot traffic. Conversely, burglary fell by 35.7% (14 to 9 incidents), a decrease that may reflect seasonal changes in property crime patterns. The most striking UK comparison remains shoplifting, which occurred at 1.7 per 1,000 in Barry — 174% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This suggests retail areas in Barry may be experiencing particular vulnerabilities, linked to the town's commercial infrastructure. Residents may find the 20 daily reported crimes figure useful for contextualising local safety levels.

Barry's crime rate in June 2024 remained stable at 10.2 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no immediate surge or decline in overall criminal activity. Daily crime statistics reveal 20 reported incidents per day on average, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 99 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is slightly higher than the UK average, the local context shows no significant shift in crime patterns compared to May. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Barry's crime burden remains proportionally higher than the national average, with 24.4% above the UK benchmark. The rate of vehicle crime and burglary are both below UK averages, indicating that property-related crimes may be less prevalent in this built-up area compared to other regions. This contrast with the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors.