Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF43 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
33
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF11 · Cardiff
833
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ferndale has less crime — 33 vs 833 incidents in April 2026.
Grangetown recorded substantially more crime than Ferndale in April 2026 — 833 incidents compared to 33, a 25.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndale sees higher rates of Public order (8), while Grangetown has more Shoplifting (149). Ferndale is below the national average while Grangetown is above, making Ferndale the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ferndale recorded fewer crimes than Grangetown — 33 vs 833 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Ferndale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ferndale saw higher rates of Public order while Grangetown had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ferndale recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 833).