Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF31 · Bridgend
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF45 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Penrhiwceiber has less crime — 51 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Bridgend recorded substantially more crime than Penrhiwceiber in April 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 51, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgend sees higher rates of Public order (45), while Penrhiwceiber has more Other theft (7). Bridgend sits above the national average for recorded crime while Penrhiwceiber is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Penrhiwceiber recorded fewer crimes than Bridgend — 51 vs 308 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Penrhiwceiber 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 while Penrhiwceiber had more Other theft. Overall, Penrhiwceiber recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 308).