Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF34 · Bridgend
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF15 · Cardiff
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pentyrch has less crime — 28 vs 82 incidents in February 2026.
Maesteg recorded substantially more crime than Pentyrch in February 2026 — 82 incidents compared to 28, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maesteg sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11) and Anti-social behaviour (8), 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 Maesteg — 28 vs 82 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Pentyrch 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 Pentyrch had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Pentyrch recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 82).