Butetown vs Pentyrch — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Butetown

CF10 · Cardiff

1,080

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences356
  • Public order128
  • Shoplifting119

Pentyrch

CF15 · Cardiff

28

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting9
  • Public order5
  • Violence & sexual offences5

Pentyrch has less crime — 28 vs 1,080 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Butetown recorded substantially more crime than Pentyrch in February 2026 — 1,080 incidents compared to 28, a 38.6x difference. Butetown sits above the national average for recorded crime while Pentyrch is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Butetown or Pentyrch safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Pentyrch recorded fewer crimes than Butetown — 28 vs 1,080 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Pentyrch is also below the national average for crime.

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

In February 2026, Butetown's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (356 incidents) while Pentyrch's was Shoplifting (9 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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