Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF32 · Bridgend
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF15 · Cardiff
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pentyrch has less crime — 28 vs 38 incidents in February 2026.
Garw Valley saw somewhat more crime than Pentyrch in February 2026 (38 vs 28 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garw Valley sees higher rates of Other theft (5) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Pentyrch has more Shoplifting (9) and Public order (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Pentyrch recorded fewer crimes than Garw Valley — 28 vs 38 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Pentyrch 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 Pentyrch had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Pentyrch recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 38).