Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF34 · Bridgend
107
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF41 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ystrad has less crime — 57 vs 107 incidents in April 2026.
Maesteg recorded notably higher crime than Ystrad in April 2026 — 107 vs 57 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maesteg sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Ystrad has more Anti-social behaviour (7). 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, Ystrad recorded fewer crimes than Maesteg — 57 vs 107 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Ystrad is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Maesteg saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ystrad had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ystrad recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 107).