Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF31 · Bridgend
246
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF32 · Bridgend
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Garw Valley has less crime — 38 vs 246 incidents in February 2026.
Bridgend recorded substantially more crime than Garw Valley in February 2026 — 246 incidents compared to 38, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgend sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Garw Valley has more Other theft (5). Bridgend sits above the national average for recorded crime while Garw Valley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Garw Valley recorded fewer crimes than Bridgend — 38 vs 246 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Garw Valley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bridgend saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Garw Valley had more Other theft. Overall, Garw Valley recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 246).