Grangetown vs Penrhiwceiber — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Grangetown

CF11 · Cardiff

766

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences242
  • Shoplifting101
  • Anti-social behaviour83

Penrhiwceiber

CF45 · Rhondda Cynon Taff

43

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Public order8
  • Anti-social behaviour4

Penrhiwceiber has less crime — 43 vs 766 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Grangetown recorded substantially more crime than Penrhiwceiber in March 2026 — 766 incidents compared to 43, a 17.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Grangetown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (101), while Penrhiwceiber has more Public order (8). Grangetown sits above the national average for recorded crime while Penrhiwceiber is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grangetown or Penrhiwceiber safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Penrhiwceiber recorded fewer crimes than Grangetown — 43 vs 766 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Penrhiwceiber is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Grangetown and Penrhiwceiber?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Grangetown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Penrhiwceiber had more Public order. Overall, Penrhiwceiber recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 766).

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