Butetown vs Garw Valley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Butetown

CF10 · Cardiff

1,167

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences345
  • Shoplifting179
  • Anti-social behaviour143

Garw Valley

CF32 · Bridgend

43

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Public order5

Garw Valley has less crime — 43 vs 1,167 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Butetown recorded substantially more crime than Garw Valley in April 2026 — 1,167 incidents compared to 43, a 27.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Butetown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (179), while Garw Valley has more Public order (5). Butetown sits above the national average for recorded crime while Garw Valley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Butetown or Garw Valley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Garw Valley recorded fewer crimes than Butetown — 43 vs 1,167 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Garw Valley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Butetown and Garw Valley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Butetown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Garw Valley had more Public order. Overall, Garw Valley recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 1,167).

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