Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF39 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF32 · Bridgend
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Garw Valley has less crime — 43 vs 66 incidents in April 2026.
Cymmer recorded notably higher crime than Garw Valley in April 2026 — 66 vs 43 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Garw Valley recorded fewer crimes than Cymmer — 43 vs 66 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Garw Valley is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Cymmer recorded 38 incidents of this type vs 22 in Garw Valley. Total crime levels were broadly similar.