Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF23 · Cardiff
121
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CF14 · Cardiff
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Pentwyn has less crime — 121 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Rhiwbina saw somewhat more crime than Pentwyn in February 2026 (141 vs 121 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pentwyn sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Rhiwbina has more Vehicle crime (16). 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 Rhiwbina — 121 vs 141 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Pentwyn saw higher rates of Public order while Rhiwbina had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Pentwyn recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 141).