Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF38 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF35 · Bridgend
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pencoed has less crime — 11 vs 54 incidents in April 2026.
Llantwit Fardre recorded substantially more crime than Pencoed in April 2026 — 54 incidents compared to 11, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llantwit Fardre sees higher rates of Drugs (4), while Pencoed has more Vehicle crime (4). 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 Llantwit Fardre — 11 vs 54 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Pencoed is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Llantwit Fardre saw higher rates of Drugs while Pencoed had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Pencoed recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 54).