Grangetown vs Pentyrch — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Grangetown

CF11 · Cardiff

831

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences262
  • Public order113
  • Shoplifting111

Pentyrch

CF15 · Cardiff

28

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting9
  • Public order5
  • Violence & sexual offences5

Pentyrch has less crime — 28 vs 831 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Grangetown recorded substantially more crime than Pentyrch in February 2026 — 831 incidents compared to 28, a 29.7x difference. Grangetown sits above the national average for recorded crime while Pentyrch is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grangetown or Pentyrch safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Pentyrch recorded fewer crimes than Grangetown — 28 vs 831 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Pentyrch is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Grangetown and Pentyrch?

In February 2026, Grangetown's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (262 incidents) while Pentyrch's was Shoplifting (9 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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