Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF10 · Cardiff
1,167
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF23 · Cardiff
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Pentwyn has less crime — 137 vs 1,167 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).