Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF11 · Cardiff
766
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
CF47 · Merthyr Tydfil
250
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Town has less crime — 250 vs 766 incidents in March 2026.
Grangetown recorded substantially more crime than Town in March 2026 — 766 incidents compared to 250, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Grangetown sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (83), while Town has more Public order (33). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Town recorded fewer crimes than Grangetown — 250 vs 766 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Grangetown is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Grangetown saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Town had more Public order. Overall, Town recorded fewer total crimes (250 vs 766).