Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF36 · Bridgend
75
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF3 · Cardiff
285
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Porthcawl has less crime — 75 vs 285 incidents in April 2026.
Trowbridge recorded substantially more crime than Porthcawl in April 2026 — 285 incidents compared to 75, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Porthcawl sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (10), while Trowbridge has more Public order (36). Porthcawl is below the national average while Trowbridge is above, making Porthcawl the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Porthcawl recorded fewer crimes than Trowbridge — 75 vs 285 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Porthcawl is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Porthcawl saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Trowbridge had more Public order. Overall, Porthcawl recorded fewer total crimes (75 vs 285).