Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF14 · Cardiff
149
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
CF47 · Merthyr Tydfil
250
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Rhiwbina has less crime — 149 vs 250 incidents in March 2026.
Town recorded notably higher crime than Rhiwbina in March 2026 — 250 vs 149 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rhiwbina sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Town has more Shoplifting (34). 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, Rhiwbina recorded fewer crimes than Town — 149 vs 250 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Town is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Rhiwbina saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Town had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rhiwbina recorded fewer total crimes (149 vs 250).