Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF24 · Cardiff
987
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF41 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ystrad has less crime — 62 vs 987 incidents in February 2026.
Adamsdown recorded substantially more crime than Ystrad in February 2026 — 987 incidents compared to 62, a 15.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Adamsdown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (147), while Ystrad has more Anti-social behaviour (4). Adamsdown sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ystrad is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ystrad recorded fewer crimes than Adamsdown — 62 vs 987 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Ystrad is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Adamsdown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ystrad had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ystrad recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 987).