Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF31 · Bridgend
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF37 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Pontypridd has less crime — 168 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Bridgend recorded notably higher crime than Pontypridd in April 2026 — 308 vs 168 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgend sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (43), while Pontypridd has more Shoplifting (32). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Pontypridd recorded fewer crimes than Bridgend — 168 vs 308 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Bridgend is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bridgend saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Pontypridd had more Shoplifting. Overall, Pontypridd recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 308).