Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF34 · Bridgend
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF45 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Penrhiwceiber has less crime — 52 vs 82 incidents in February 2026.
Maesteg recorded notably higher crime than Penrhiwceiber in February 2026 — 82 vs 52 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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, Penrhiwceiber recorded fewer crimes than Maesteg — 52 vs 82 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Penrhiwceiber is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Maesteg recorded 39 incidents of this type vs 28 in Penrhiwceiber. Total crime levels were broadly similar.