Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Barry's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 8.3 per 1,000, placing it 23.9% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a challenging month for local law enforcement, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 34% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.2%) and drugs (10.9%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to some patterns, though the data suggests a more combination of factors. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.8 per 1,000, were 19% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour matched the UK rate exactly. The surge in drug-related crimes, however, was striking: 0.9 per 1,000 in Barry compared to the UK's 0.2 per 1,000. This disparity may be linked to local socioeconomic conditions, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. Public order offences also rose sharply, reaching 0.9 per 1,000, a 105% excess over the UK average. These trends contrast with notable decreases in burglary and vehicle crime, which may be consistent with seasonal factors or targeted interventions. The data underscores the importance of understanding Barry's unique context, where a built-up area within the Vale of Glamorgan faces both persistent challenges and pockets of improvement.

February 2025 saw a dramatic 350% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 12 to 54 incidents. This surge, while stark, aligns with the UK average for drugs being 0.2 per 1,000 compared to Barry's 0.9 per 1,000, a 260% excess. Conversely, burglary fell by 52.9% from 17 to 8 cases, marking one of the most significant decreases in the month. Vehicle crime also dropped by 30.2%, from 43 to 30, though this remains 35% above the UK average. Theft from the person increased sharply by 200%, from 1 to 3 cases, a statistic that may concern local residents. Meanwhile, public order offences rose by 52.9%, contributing to a broader pattern of elevated anti-social and disorderly conduct. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with certain categories diverging sharply from national trends.

Barry's crime rate in February 2025 rose by 3.8% from the previous month's 8.0 per 1,000 to 8.3 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 18 crimes reported each day, illustrating the persistent nature of local crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 120 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of crime relative to the population of 59,508. This monthly exposure rate, while higher than the UK average, highlights the need for continued attention to local crime patterns. The population context further underscores that the impact of crime is distributed across the community, with no single area bearing a disproportionate share. Comparing this to the UK average, Barry's overall rate remains significantly elevated, though the month-on-month change suggests a nuanced picture influenced by seasonal and local factors.