Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF10 · Cardiff
1,108
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
CF47 · Merthyr Tydfil
250
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Town has less crime — 250 vs 1,108 incidents in March 2026.
Butetown recorded substantially more crime than Town in March 2026 — 1,108 incidents compared to 250, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Butetown sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (127), while Town has more Public order (33). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Town recorded fewer crimes than Butetown — 250 vs 1,108 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Butetown is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Butetown saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Town had more Public order. Overall, Town recorded fewer total crimes (250 vs 1,108).