Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF31 · Bridgend
246
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF33 · Bridgend
65
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cynffig has less crime — 65 vs 246 incidents in February 2026.
Bridgend recorded substantially more crime than Cynffig in February 2026 — 246 incidents compared to 65, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgend sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (31) and Shoplifting (30), while Cynffig has more Other theft (8) and Public order (8). Bridgend sits above the national average for recorded crime while Cynffig is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cynffig recorded fewer crimes than Bridgend — 65 vs 246 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Cynffig is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bridgend saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Cynffig had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Cynffig recorded fewer total crimes (65 vs 246).