Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF34 · Bridgend
107
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF36 · Bridgend
75
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Porthcawl has less crime — 75 vs 107 incidents in April 2026.
Maesteg saw somewhat more crime than Porthcawl in April 2026 (107 vs 75 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maesteg sees higher rates of Public order (16), while Porthcawl has more Anti-social behaviour (10). 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, Porthcawl recorded fewer crimes than Maesteg — 75 vs 107 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Porthcawl is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Maesteg saw higher rates of Public order while Porthcawl had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Porthcawl recorded fewer total crimes (75 vs 107).