Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF11 · Cardiff
833
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF37 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Pontypridd has less crime — 168 vs 833 incidents in April 2026.
Grangetown recorded substantially more crime than Pontypridd in April 2026 — 833 incidents compared to 168, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Grangetown sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (89), while Pontypridd has more Public order (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, Pontypridd recorded fewer crimes than Grangetown — 168 vs 833 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Grangetown is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Grangetown saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Pontypridd had more Public order. Overall, Pontypridd recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 833).