Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF33 · Bridgend
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF47 · Merthyr Tydfil
266
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cynffig has less crime — 74 vs 266 incidents in April 2026.
Town recorded substantially more crime than Cynffig in April 2026 — 266 incidents compared to 74, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cynffig sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14), while Town has more Shoplifting (48). Cynffig is below the national average while Town is above, making Cynffig the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cynffig recorded fewer crimes than Town — 74 vs 266 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Cynffig is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cynffig saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Town had more Shoplifting. Overall, Cynffig recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 266).