Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF24 · Cardiff
990
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF37 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
160
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Pontypridd has less crime — 160 vs 990 incidents in February 2026.
Adamsdown recorded substantially more crime than Pontypridd in February 2026 — 990 incidents compared to 160, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Adamsdown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (147), while Pontypridd has more Criminal damage & arson (22). 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, Pontypridd recorded fewer crimes than Adamsdown — 160 vs 990 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Adamsdown is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Adamsdown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Pontypridd had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Pontypridd recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 990).