Grangetown vs Pentwyn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Grangetown

CF11 · Cardiff

833

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences241
  • Shoplifting149
  • Anti-social behaviour89

Pentwyn

CF23 · Cardiff

137

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Public order17
  • Vehicle crime17

Pentwyn has less crime — 137 vs 833 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Grangetown recorded substantially more crime than Pentwyn in April 2026 — 833 incidents compared to 137, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Grangetown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (149) and Anti-social behaviour (89), while Pentwyn has more Public order (17) and Vehicle crime (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grangetown or Pentwyn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Pentwyn recorded fewer crimes than Grangetown — 137 vs 833 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Grangetown is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Grangetown saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Pentwyn had more Public order and Vehicle crime. Overall, Pentwyn recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 833).

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