Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF34 · Bridgend
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF47 · Merthyr Tydfil
233
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Maesteg has less crime — 82 vs 233 incidents in February 2026.
Town recorded substantially more crime than Maesteg in February 2026 — 233 incidents compared to 82, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maesteg sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Town has more Shoplifting (27). Maesteg is below the national average while Town is above, making Maesteg the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Maesteg recorded fewer crimes than Town — 82 vs 233 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Maesteg is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Maesteg saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Town had more Shoplifting. Overall, Maesteg recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 233).