Bridgend vs Maesteg — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bridgend

CF31 · Bridgend

308

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences128
  • Public order45
  • Anti-social behaviour43

Maesteg

CF34 · Bridgend

107

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Shoplifting19
  • Public order16

Maesteg has less crime — 107 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bridgend recorded substantially more crime than Maesteg in April 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 107, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgend sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (43), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Bridgend or Maesteg safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Maesteg recorded fewer crimes than Bridgend — 107 vs 308 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Bridgend is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Bridgend and Maesteg?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bridgend saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Maesteg had more Shoplifting. Overall, Maesteg recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 308).

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