Butetown vs Rhiwbina — 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

Rhiwbina

CF14 · Cardiff

141

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting25
  • Vehicle crime16

Rhiwbina has less crime — 141 vs 1,080 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Butetown recorded substantially more crime than Rhiwbina in February 2026 — 1,080 incidents compared to 141, a 7.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Butetown sees higher rates of Public order (128), while Rhiwbina has more Vehicle crime (16). 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 Rhiwbina safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Rhiwbina recorded fewer crimes than Butetown — 141 vs 1,080 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Butetown is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Butetown saw higher rates of Public order while Rhiwbina had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Rhiwbina recorded fewer total crimes (141 vs 1,080).

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