Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF31 · Bridgend
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF14 · Cardiff
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Rhiwbina has less crime — 159 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Bridgend recorded notably higher crime than Rhiwbina in April 2026 — 308 vs 159 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgend sees higher rates of Public order (45), while Rhiwbina 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, Rhiwbina recorded fewer crimes than Bridgend — 159 vs 308 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Bridgend is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bridgend saw higher rates of Public order while Rhiwbina had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rhiwbina recorded fewer total crimes (159 vs 308).