Pontypridd vs Rhiwbina — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Pontypridd

CF37 · Rhondda Cynon Taff

168

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Shoplifting32
  • Public order17

Rhiwbina

CF14 · Cardiff

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences45
  • Shoplifting32
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Rhiwbina has less crime — 159 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Pontypridd or Rhiwbina safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Rhiwbina recorded fewer crimes than Pontypridd — 159 vs 168 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Pontypridd and Rhiwbina?

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).

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