Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF32 · Bridgend
38
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF35 · Bridgend
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pencoed has less crime — 10 vs 38 incidents in February 2026.
Garw Valley recorded substantially more crime than Pencoed in February 2026 — 38 incidents compared to 10, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Garw Valley sees higher rates of Other theft (5) and Anti-social behaviour (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 Garw Valley — 10 vs 38 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Pencoed is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Garw Valley saw higher rates of Other theft and Anti-social behaviour while Pencoed had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Pencoed recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 38).