Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF24 · Cardiff
990
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF35 · Bridgend
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pencoed has less crime — 10 vs 990 incidents in February 2026.
Adamsdown recorded substantially more crime than Pencoed in February 2026 — 990 incidents compared to 10, a 99.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Adamsdown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (147) and Public order (107), while Pencoed has more Drugs (1) and Burglary (1). Adamsdown sits above the national average for recorded crime while Pencoed is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Pencoed recorded fewer crimes than Adamsdown — 10 vs 990 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Pencoed is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Adamsdown saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Pencoed had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Pencoed recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 990).