Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF23 · Cardiff
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF14 · Cardiff
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Pentwyn has less crime — 137 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Pentwyn recorded fewer crimes than Rhiwbina — 137 vs 159 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes.
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).