Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF31 · Bridgend
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF38 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Llantwit Fardre has less crime — 54 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Bridgend recorded substantially more crime than Llantwit Fardre in April 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 54, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgend sees higher rates of Public order (45) and Anti-social behaviour (43), while Llantwit Fardre has more Criminal damage & arson (10) and Drugs (4). Bridgend sits above the national average for recorded crime while Llantwit Fardre is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Llantwit Fardre recorded fewer crimes than Bridgend — 54 vs 308 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Llantwit Fardre is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bridgend saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Llantwit Fardre had more Criminal damage & arson and Drugs. Overall, Llantwit Fardre recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 308).