Butetown vs Penrhiwceiber — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Butetown

CF10 · Cardiff

1,108

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences330
  • Shoplifting146
  • Anti-social behaviour127

Penrhiwceiber

CF45 · Rhondda Cynon Taff

43

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Public order8
  • Anti-social behaviour4

Penrhiwceiber has less crime — 43 vs 1,108 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Butetown recorded substantially more crime than Penrhiwceiber in March 2026 — 1,108 incidents compared to 43, a 25.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Butetown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (146), while Penrhiwceiber has more Public order (8). Butetown sits above the national average for recorded crime while Penrhiwceiber is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Butetown or Penrhiwceiber safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Penrhiwceiber recorded fewer crimes than Butetown — 43 vs 1,108 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Penrhiwceiber is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Butetown and Penrhiwceiber?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Butetown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Penrhiwceiber had more Public order. Overall, Penrhiwceiber recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 1,108).

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