Butetown vs Pentwyn — 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

Pentwyn

CF23 · Cardiff

137

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Public order17
  • Vehicle crime17

Pentwyn has less crime — 137 vs 1,167 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Butetown recorded substantially more crime than Pentwyn in April 2026 — 1,167 incidents compared to 137, a 8.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Butetown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (179) and Anti-social behaviour (143), 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 Butetown or Pentwyn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Pentwyn recorded fewer crimes than Butetown — 137 vs 1,167 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Butetown is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Butetown 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 1,167).

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