Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF44 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
124
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF11 · Cardiff
833
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Aberdare has less crime — 124 vs 833 incidents in April 2026.
Grangetown recorded substantially more crime than Aberdare in April 2026 — 833 incidents compared to 124, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberdare sees higher rates of Public order (16), while Grangetown has more Shoplifting (149). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Aberdare recorded fewer crimes than Grangetown — 124 vs 833 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Grangetown is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aberdare saw higher rates of Public order while Grangetown had more Shoplifting. Overall, Aberdare recorded fewer total crimes (124 vs 833).