Barry Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Barry's crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 40.1% of all reported crimes. This category alone is 28% above the UK average, with a rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents. The overall crime rate for the area stands at 8.3 per 1,000, placing it 13.7% above the UK average of 7.3. This elevated rate underscores the need for focused policing and community engagement strategies to address the persistent issue of violent crime. The second most common category, shoplifting, is 75% above the UK average, with 68 incidents recorded. This aligns with the area's characteristics as a coastal town with a significant retail presence, particularly in the town centre. Public order offences also feature prominently, with 61 incidents reported, 113% above the UK average. This may be linked to the town's social dynamics and the impact of seasonal events such as Bonfire Night, which can contribute to increased disorder. The combination of these factors suggests that Barry's crime profile is shaped by both its urban characteristics and the influence of seasonal events. While property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remain relatively low, the dominance of violent and public order offences indicates a need for targeted interventions to address the root causes of these issues. The month-on-month stability in the overall crime rate suggests that while certain categories have fluctuated, the broader picture remains consistent with previous months. This stability may be influenced by the town's geography and the predictable patterns of criminal activity that emerge during the autumn season.

November saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery increasing by 500% compared to the previous month, rising from one to six incidents. This sharp increase may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night or the Black Friday shopping period, which can create opportunities for opportunistic crime. Similarly, possession of weapons surged by 166.7%, with incidents rising from three to eight. This could indicate a shift in criminal activity patterns during the month, influenced by increased alcohol consumption or the presence of larger gatherings. In contrast, burglary and vehicle crime both declined significantly, with burglary falling by 60% and vehicle crime dropping by 31.6%. These reductions may reflect the impact of targeted policing efforts or the natural seasonal downturn in certain types of crime. Shoplifting and public order offences continued to be higher than UK averages, with shoplifting at 75% above and public order incidents 113% above the national rate. These figures suggest that the town's retail and public spaces remain hotspots for criminal activity, requiring sustained attention from local authorities.

Barry's crime rate in November 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining slightly by 0.6% to 8.3 per 1,000 residents from 8.4 per 1,000 in October. This suggests a consistent level of criminal activity, with no sharp spikes or drops during the transition between months. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 16 reported crimes per day, reflecting the ongoing presence of criminal activity within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 120 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for Barry's population of nearly 60,000. This rate, while higher than the UK average, aligns with local patterns that may be influenced by the town's coastal location and seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which can contribute to increased public order incidents. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the overall rate is elevated, the impact on individual residents remains relatively moderate, with most residents unlikely to be directly affected by crime on a daily basis.