Adamsdown vs Pentwyn — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Adamsdown

CF24 · Cardiff

1,191

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences338
  • Shoplifting235
  • Anti-social behaviour140

Pentwyn

CF23 · Cardiff

137

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Public order17
  • Vehicle crime17

Pentwyn has less crime — 137 vs 1,191 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Adamsdown recorded substantially more crime than Pentwyn in April 2026 — 1,191 incidents compared to 137, a 8.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Adamsdown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (235) and Anti-social behaviour (140), while Pentwyn has more Public order (17) and Vehicle crime (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Adamsdown or Pentwyn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Pentwyn recorded fewer crimes than Adamsdown — 137 vs 1,191 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Adamsdown is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Adamsdown and Pentwyn?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Adamsdown saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Pentwyn had more Public order and Vehicle crime. Overall, Pentwyn recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 1,191).

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