Maesteg vs Penrhiwceiber — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Maesteg

CF34 · Bridgend

107

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Shoplifting19
  • Public order16

Penrhiwceiber

CF45 · Rhondda Cynon Taff

51

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences23
  • Other theft7
  • Anti-social behaviour6

Penrhiwceiber has less crime — 51 vs 107 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Maesteg or Penrhiwceiber safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Maesteg and Penrhiwceiber?

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).

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