Butetown vs Pontypridd — 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

Pontypridd

CF37 · Rhondda Cynon Taff

168

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Shoplifting32
  • Public order17

Pontypridd has less crime — 168 vs 1,167 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Butetown recorded substantially more crime than Pontypridd in April 2026 — 1,167 incidents compared to 168, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Butetown sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (143), while Pontypridd has more Public order (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 Pontypridd safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Pontypridd recorded fewer crimes than Butetown — 168 vs 1,167 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Butetown is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Butetown saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Pontypridd had more Public order. Overall, Pontypridd recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 1,167).

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