Pentwyn vs Rhiwbina — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Pentwyn

CF23 · Cardiff

137

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Public order17
  • Vehicle crime17

Rhiwbina

CF14 · Cardiff

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Shoplifting32
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Pentwyn has less crime — 137 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rhiwbina saw somewhat more crime than Pentwyn in April 2026 (159 vs 137 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pentwyn sees higher rates of Public order (17) and Vehicle crime (17), while Rhiwbina has more Shoplifting (32) and Anti-social behaviour (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pentwyn or Rhiwbina safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Pentwyn recorded fewer crimes than Rhiwbina — 137 vs 159 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Pentwyn and Rhiwbina?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Pentwyn saw higher rates of Public order and Vehicle crime while Rhiwbina had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Pentwyn recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 159).

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