Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF31 · Bridgend
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF34 · Bridgend
107
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Maesteg has less crime — 107 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).