Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF10 · Cardiff
1,167
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF38 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Llantwit Fardre has less crime — 54 vs 1,167 incidents in April 2026.
Butetown recorded substantially more crime than Llantwit Fardre in April 2026 — 1,167 incidents compared to 54, a 21.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Butetown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (179) and Anti-social behaviour (143), while Llantwit Fardre has more Criminal damage & arson (10) and Drugs (4). Butetown sits above the national average for recorded crime while Llantwit Fardre is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Llantwit Fardre recorded fewer crimes than Butetown — 54 vs 1,167 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Llantwit Fardre is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Butetown saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Llantwit Fardre had more Criminal damage & arson and Drugs. Overall, Llantwit Fardre recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 1,167).