Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF32 · Bridgend
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF3 · Cardiff
224
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Garw Valley has less crime — 38 vs 224 incidents in February 2026.
Trowbridge recorded substantially more crime than Garw Valley in February 2026 — 224 incidents compared to 38, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garw Valley sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Trowbridge has more Public order (29). Garw Valley is below the national average while Trowbridge 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 Trowbridge — 38 vs 224 incidents. That is 83% 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 while Trowbridge had more Public order. Overall, Garw Valley recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 224).