Butetown vs Trowbridge — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Butetown

CF10 · Cardiff

1,080

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences356
  • Public order128
  • Shoplifting119

Trowbridge

CF3 · Cardiff

224

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences81
  • Public order29
  • Anti-social behaviour28

Trowbridge has less crime — 224 vs 1,080 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Butetown recorded substantially more crime than Trowbridge in February 2026 — 1,080 incidents compared to 224, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Butetown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (119), while Trowbridge has more Anti-social behaviour (28). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Butetown or Trowbridge safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Trowbridge recorded fewer crimes than Butetown — 224 vs 1,080 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Butetown is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Butetown and Trowbridge?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Butetown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Trowbridge had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Trowbridge recorded fewer total crimes (224 vs 1,080).

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