Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF31 · Bridgend
246
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF15 · Cardiff
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pentyrch has less crime — 28 vs 246 incidents in February 2026.
Bridgend recorded substantially more crime than Pentyrch in February 2026 — 246 incidents compared to 28, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgend sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (31), while Pentyrch has more Public order (5). 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 February 2026 Police data, Pentyrch recorded fewer crimes than Bridgend — 28 vs 246 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Pentyrch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bridgend saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Pentyrch had more Public order. Overall, Pentyrch recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 246).