Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF44 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
124
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF34 · Bridgend
107
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Maesteg has less crime — 107 vs 124 incidents in April 2026.
Aberdare saw somewhat more crime than Maesteg in April 2026 (124 vs 107 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberdare sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19), while Maesteg has more Shoplifting (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Maesteg recorded fewer crimes than Aberdare — 107 vs 124 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aberdare saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Maesteg had more Shoplifting. Overall, Maesteg recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 124).