Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF31 · Bridgend
246
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF35 · Bridgend
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pencoed has less crime — 10 vs 246 incidents in February 2026.
Bridgend recorded substantially more crime than Pencoed in February 2026 — 246 incidents compared to 10, a 24.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgend sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (31) and Shoplifting (30), while Pencoed has more Burglary (1) and Drugs (1). Bridgend sits above the national average for recorded crime while Pencoed is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Pencoed recorded fewer crimes than Bridgend — 10 vs 246 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Pencoed 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 Pencoed had more Burglary and Drugs. Overall, Pencoed recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 246).