Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF31 · Bridgend
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF15 · Cardiff
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pentyrch has less crime — 41 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Bridgend recorded substantially more crime than Pentyrch in April 2026 — 308 incidents compared to 41, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgend sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (43), while Pentyrch has more Shoplifting (6). Bridgend sits above the national average for recorded crime while Pentyrch is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Pentyrch recorded fewer crimes than Bridgend — 41 vs 308 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Pentyrch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bridgend saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Pentyrch had more Shoplifting. Overall, Pentyrch recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 308).