Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF43 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF3 · Cardiff
224
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Ferndale has less crime — 32 vs 224 incidents in February 2026.
Trowbridge recorded substantially more crime than Ferndale in February 2026 — 224 incidents compared to 32, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndale sees higher rates of Drugs (4), while Trowbridge has more Public order (29). Ferndale is below the national average while Trowbridge is above, making Ferndale the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ferndale recorded fewer crimes than Trowbridge — 32 vs 224 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Ferndale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ferndale saw higher rates of Drugs while Trowbridge had more Public order. Overall, Ferndale recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 224).