Pentwyn vs Trowbridge — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Pentwyn

CF23 · Cardiff

121

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences46
  • Shoplifting14
  • Public order13

Trowbridge

CF3 · Cardiff

224

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences81
  • Public order29
  • Anti-social behaviour28

Pentwyn has less crime — 121 vs 224 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Trowbridge recorded notably higher crime than Pentwyn in February 2026 — 224 vs 121 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pentwyn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Trowbridge has more Anti-social behaviour (28). 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 Trowbridge safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Pentwyn recorded fewer crimes than Trowbridge — 121 vs 224 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Trowbridge is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Pentwyn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Trowbridge had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Pentwyn recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 224).

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