Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF31 · Bridgend
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF48 · Merthyr Tydfil
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Town has less crime — 183 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Bridgend recorded notably higher crime than Town in April 2026 — 308 vs 183 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgend sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (43), while Town has more Shoplifting (42). 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, Town recorded fewer crimes than Bridgend — 183 vs 308 incidents. That is 41% 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 (183 vs 308).