Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF34 · Bridgend
107
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF14 · Cardiff
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Maesteg has less crime — 107 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Rhiwbina saw somewhat more crime than Maesteg in April 2026 (159 vs 107 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maesteg sees higher rates of Public order (16), while Rhiwbina has more Anti-social behaviour (17). 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, Maesteg recorded fewer crimes than Rhiwbina — 107 vs 159 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Maesteg saw higher rates of Public order while Rhiwbina had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Maesteg recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 159).