Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF32 · Bridgend
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF11 · Cardiff
831
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Garw Valley has less crime — 38 vs 831 incidents in February 2026.
Grangetown recorded substantially more crime than Garw Valley in February 2026 — 831 incidents compared to 38, a 21.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garw Valley sees higher rates of Other theft (5) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Grangetown has more Public order (113) and Shoplifting (111). Garw Valley is below the national average while Grangetown is above, making Garw Valley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Garw Valley recorded fewer crimes than Grangetown — 38 vs 831 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Garw Valley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garw Valley saw higher rates of Other theft and Anti-social behaviour while Grangetown had more Public order and Shoplifting. Overall, Garw Valley recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 831).