Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF31 · Bridgend
246
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF45 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Penrhiwceiber has less crime — 52 vs 246 incidents in February 2026.
Bridgend recorded substantially more crime than Penrhiwceiber in February 2026 — 246 incidents compared to 52, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgend sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Penrhiwceiber has more Criminal damage & arson (5). 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 February 2026 Police data, Penrhiwceiber recorded fewer crimes than Bridgend — 52 vs 246 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Penrhiwceiber is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bridgend saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Penrhiwceiber had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Penrhiwceiber recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 246).