Butetown vs Rhiwbina — 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

Rhiwbina

CF14 · Cardiff

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Shoplifting32
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Rhiwbina has less crime — 159 vs 1,167 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Butetown recorded substantially more crime than Rhiwbina in April 2026 — 1,167 incidents compared to 159, a 7.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Butetown records significantly more (345 vs 45 incidents). 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 April 2026 Police data, Rhiwbina recorded fewer crimes than Butetown — 159 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 Rhiwbina?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Butetown recorded 345 incidents of this type vs 45 in Rhiwbina. Overall, Rhiwbina had fewer total crimes (159 vs 1,167).

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