Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF44 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
124
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF15 · Cardiff
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pentyrch has less crime — 41 vs 124 incidents in April 2026.
Aberdare recorded substantially more crime than Pentyrch in April 2026 — 124 incidents compared to 41, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberdare sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19), while Pentyrch has more Shoplifting (6). 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, Pentyrch recorded fewer crimes than Aberdare — 41 vs 124 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Pentyrch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aberdare saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Pentyrch had more Shoplifting. Overall, Pentyrch recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 124).