Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF11 · Cardiff
833
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF23 · Cardiff
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Pentwyn has less crime — 137 vs 833 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).