Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF34 · Bridgend
107
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF45 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Penrhiwceiber has less crime — 51 vs 107 incidents in April 2026.
Maesteg recorded notably higher crime than Penrhiwceiber in April 2026 — 107 vs 51 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maesteg sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19) and Public order (16), while Penrhiwceiber has more Other theft (7) and Anti-social behaviour (6). 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, Penrhiwceiber recorded fewer crimes than Maesteg — 51 vs 107 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Penrhiwceiber 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 Penrhiwceiber had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Penrhiwceiber recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 107).