Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF10 · Cardiff
1,108
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
CF48 · Merthyr Tydfil
181
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Town has less crime — 181 vs 1,108 incidents in March 2026.
Butetown recorded substantially more crime than Town in March 2026 — 1,108 incidents compared to 181, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Butetown sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (127), while Town has more Public order (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Town recorded fewer crimes than Butetown — 181 vs 1,108 incidents. That is 84% 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 (181 vs 1,108).