Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF45 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF47 · Merthyr Tydfil
266
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Penrhiwceiber has less crime — 51 vs 266 incidents in April 2026.
Town recorded substantially more crime than Penrhiwceiber in April 2026 — 266 incidents compared to 51, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Penrhiwceiber sees higher rates of Other theft (7) and Anti-social behaviour (6), while Town has more Shoplifting (48) and Public order (32). Penrhiwceiber is below the national average while Town is above, making Penrhiwceiber the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Penrhiwceiber recorded fewer crimes than Town — 51 vs 266 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Penrhiwceiber is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Penrhiwceiber saw higher rates of Other theft and Anti-social behaviour while Town had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Penrhiwceiber recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 266).