Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF31 · Bridgend
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF35 · Bridgend
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pencoed has less crime — 11 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Bridgend recorded substantially more crime than Pencoed in April 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 11, a 28.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgend sees higher rates of Public order (45) and Anti-social behaviour (43), while Pencoed has more Vehicle crime (4) and Criminal damage & arson (2). Bridgend 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 April 2026 Police data, Pencoed recorded fewer crimes than Bridgend — 11 vs 308 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Pencoed 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 Pencoed had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Pencoed recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 308).