Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF31 · Bridgend
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF3 · Cardiff
285
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Trowbridge has less crime — 285 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Bridgend and Trowbridge recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 308 and 285 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgend sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (43), while Trowbridge has more Shoplifting (39). 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, Trowbridge recorded fewer crimes than Bridgend — 285 vs 308 incidents. That is 7% 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 Trowbridge had more Shoplifting. Overall, Trowbridge recorded fewer total crimes (285 vs 308).