Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF36 · Bridgend
81
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF48 · Merthyr Tydfil
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Porthcawl has less crime — 81 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.
Town recorded notably higher crime than Porthcawl in February 2026 — 151 vs 81 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Porthcawl recorded fewer crimes than Town — 81 vs 151 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Porthcawl is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Porthcawl recorded 34 incidents of this type vs 50 in Town. Overall, Porthcawl had fewer total crimes (81 vs 151).