Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF35 · Bridgend
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF45 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
52
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pencoed has less crime — 10 vs 52 incidents in February 2026.
Penrhiwceiber recorded substantially more crime than Pencoed in February 2026 — 52 incidents compared to 10, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pencoed sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Burglary (1), while Penrhiwceiber has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Criminal damage & arson (5). 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, Pencoed recorded fewer crimes than Penrhiwceiber — 10 vs 52 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Pencoed is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Pencoed saw higher rates of Drugs and Burglary while Penrhiwceiber had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Pencoed recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 52).