Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF23 · Cardiff
141
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
CF47 · Merthyr Tydfil
250
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Pentwyn has less crime — 141 vs 250 incidents in March 2026.
Town recorded notably higher crime than Pentwyn in March 2026 — 250 vs 141 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pentwyn sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (22) and Vehicle crime (18), while Town has more Shoplifting (34) and Public order (33). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Pentwyn recorded fewer crimes than Town — 141 vs 250 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Town is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Pentwyn saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Town had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Pentwyn recorded fewer total crimes (141 vs 250).