Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF31 · Bridgend
246
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF43 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ferndale has less crime — 31 vs 246 incidents in February 2026.
Bridgend recorded substantially more crime than Ferndale in February 2026 — 246 incidents compared to 31, a 7.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgend sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (31) and Shoplifting (30), while Ferndale has more Drugs (4) and Public order (3). Bridgend sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ferndale is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ferndale recorded fewer crimes than Bridgend — 31 vs 246 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Ferndale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bridgend saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Ferndale had more Drugs and Public order. Overall, Ferndale recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 246).