Grangetown vs Pentwyn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Grangetown

CF11 · Cardiff

831

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences262
  • Public order113
  • Shoplifting111

Pentwyn

CF23 · Cardiff

121

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences46
  • Shoplifting14
  • Public order13

Pentwyn has less crime — 121 vs 831 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Grangetown recorded substantially more crime than Pentwyn in February 2026 — 831 incidents compared to 121, a 6.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Grangetown records significantly more (262 vs 46 incidents). 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 February 2026 Police data, Pentwyn recorded fewer crimes than Grangetown — 121 vs 831 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Grangetown is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Grangetown recorded 262 incidents of this type vs 46 in Pentwyn. Overall, Pentwyn had fewer total crimes (121 vs 831).

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