Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF24 · Cardiff
987
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF43 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ferndale has less crime — 32 vs 987 incidents in February 2026.
Adamsdown recorded substantially more crime than Ferndale in February 2026 — 987 incidents compared to 32, a 30.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Adamsdown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (147) and Public order (106), while Ferndale has more Drugs (4) and Anti-social behaviour (3). Adamsdown sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ferndale is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ferndale recorded fewer crimes than Adamsdown — 32 vs 987 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Ferndale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Adamsdown saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Ferndale had more Drugs and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ferndale recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 987).