Grangetown vs Tonypandy — 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

Tonypandy

CF40 · Rhondda Cynon Taff

72

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Public order9
  • Anti-social behaviour6

Tonypandy has less crime — 72 vs 833 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Grangetown recorded substantially more crime than Tonypandy in April 2026 — 833 incidents compared to 72, a 11.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Grangetown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (149), while Tonypandy has more Public order (9). Grangetown sits above the national average for recorded crime while Tonypandy is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grangetown or Tonypandy safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Tonypandy recorded fewer crimes than Grangetown — 72 vs 833 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Tonypandy is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Grangetown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tonypandy had more Public order. Overall, Tonypandy recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 833).

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