Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF34 · Bridgend
107
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF35 · Bridgend
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pencoed has less crime — 11 vs 107 incidents in April 2026.
Maesteg recorded substantially more crime than Pencoed in April 2026 — 107 incidents compared to 11, a 9.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maesteg sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19) and Public order (16), while Pencoed has more Vehicle crime (4) and Criminal damage & arson (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Pencoed recorded fewer crimes than Maesteg — 11 vs 107 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Pencoed is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Maesteg saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Pencoed had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Pencoed recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 107).