Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF45 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF36 · Bridgend
75
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Penrhiwceiber has less crime — 51 vs 75 incidents in April 2026.
Porthcawl saw somewhat more crime than Penrhiwceiber in April 2026 (75 vs 51 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Penrhiwceiber sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Porthcawl has more Shoplifting (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Penrhiwceiber recorded fewer crimes than Porthcawl — 51 vs 75 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Penrhiwceiber is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Penrhiwceiber saw higher rates of Other theft while Porthcawl had more Shoplifting. Overall, Penrhiwceiber recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 75).