Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF39 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF35 · Bridgend
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pencoed has less crime — 11 vs 66 incidents in April 2026.
Cymmer recorded substantially more crime than Pencoed in April 2026 — 66 incidents compared to 11, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cymmer sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (10) and Public order (6), while Pencoed has more Vehicle crime (4) and Criminal damage & arson (2). 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, Pencoed recorded fewer crimes than Cymmer — 11 vs 66 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Pencoed is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cymmer saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Pencoed had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Pencoed recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 66).