Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF39 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF35 · Bridgend
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pencoed has less crime — 10 vs 52 incidents in February 2026.
Cymmer recorded substantially more crime than Pencoed in February 2026 — 52 incidents compared to 10, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cymmer sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8) and Other crime (5), while Pencoed has more Drugs (1) and Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Pencoed recorded fewer crimes than Cymmer — 10 vs 52 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Pencoed is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cymmer saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other crime while Pencoed had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Pencoed recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 52).