Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF23 · Cardiff
121
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CF37 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
160
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Pentwyn has less crime — 121 vs 160 incidents in February 2026.
Pontypridd saw somewhat more crime than Pentwyn in February 2026 (160 vs 121 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pentwyn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Pontypridd has more Criminal damage & arson (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Pentwyn recorded fewer crimes than Pontypridd — 121 vs 160 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Pentwyn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Pontypridd had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Pentwyn recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 160).