Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF34 · Bridgend
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF35 · Bridgend
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pencoed has less crime — 10 vs 82 incidents in February 2026.
Maesteg recorded substantially more crime than Pencoed in February 2026 — 82 incidents compared to 10, a 8.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maesteg sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11) and Anti-social behaviour (8), while Pencoed has more Drugs (1) and Burglary (1). 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, Pencoed recorded fewer crimes than Maesteg — 10 vs 82 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Pencoed is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Maesteg saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while Pencoed had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Pencoed recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 82).