Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF37 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CF14 · Cardiff
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Rhiwbina has less crime — 159 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Pontypridd and Rhiwbina recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 168 and 159 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pontypridd sees higher rates of Public order (17), while Rhiwbina has more 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, Rhiwbina recorded fewer crimes than Pontypridd — 159 vs 168 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Pontypridd saw higher rates of Public order while Rhiwbina had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Rhiwbina recorded fewer total crimes (159 vs 168).