Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF31 · Bridgend
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF47 · Merthyr Tydfil
266
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Town has less crime — 266 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Bridgend saw somewhat more crime than Town in April 2026 (308 vs 266 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgend sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (43), while Town has more Shoplifting (48). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Town recorded fewer crimes than Bridgend — 266 vs 308 incidents. That is 14% 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 Town had more Shoplifting. Overall, Town recorded fewer total crimes (266 vs 308).