Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF35 · Bridgend
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF47 · Merthyr Tydfil
233
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Pencoed has less crime — 10 vs 233 incidents in February 2026.
Town recorded substantially more crime than Pencoed in February 2026 — 233 incidents compared to 10, a 23.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pencoed sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Burglary (1), while Town has more Anti-social behaviour (46) and Shoplifting (27). Pencoed is below the national average while Town is above, making Pencoed the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Pencoed recorded fewer crimes than Town — 10 vs 233 incidents. That is 96% 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 Town had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Pencoed recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 233).