Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF15 · Cardiff
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CF40 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
72
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Pentyrch has less crime — 41 vs 72 incidents in April 2026.
Tonypandy recorded notably higher crime than Pentyrch in April 2026 — 72 vs 41 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pentyrch sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Tonypandy has more Anti-social behaviour (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Pentyrch recorded fewer crimes than Tonypandy — 41 vs 72 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Pentyrch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Pentyrch saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tonypandy had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Pentyrch recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 72).