Crime Rates at Newgale Close, Barry, CF62 9EE

Newgale Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Court , and the 168th highest crime rate of 429 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Newgale Close (CF62 9EE) in the last 12 months was 61.5 per 1,000 residents and was 37.2% lower than the Court average (98.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 30.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Newgale Close (CF62 9EE), the main crime hotspot is near Carew Close. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.