Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF35 · Bridgend
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF3 · Cardiff
224
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Pencoed has less crime — 10 vs 224 incidents in February 2026.
Trowbridge recorded substantially more crime than Pencoed in February 2026 — 224 incidents compared to 10, a 22.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pencoed sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Burglary (1), while Trowbridge has more Public order (29) and Anti-social behaviour (28). Pencoed is below the national average while Trowbridge 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 Trowbridge — 10 vs 224 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 Trowbridge had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Pencoed recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 224).