Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF14 · Cardiff
149
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
CF48 · Merthyr Tydfil
181
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Rhiwbina has less crime — 149 vs 181 incidents in March 2026.
Town saw somewhat more crime than Rhiwbina in March 2026 (181 vs 149 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rhiwbina sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Town has more Shoplifting (28). 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 181 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes.
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 181).