Grangetown vs Rhiwbina — 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

Rhiwbina

CF14 · Cardiff

141

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting25
  • Vehicle crime16

Rhiwbina has less crime — 141 vs 831 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Grangetown recorded substantially more crime than Rhiwbina in February 2026 — 831 incidents compared to 141, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Grangetown sees higher rates of Public order (113), while Rhiwbina has more Vehicle crime (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grangetown or Rhiwbina safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Rhiwbina recorded fewer crimes than Grangetown — 141 vs 831 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Grangetown is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Grangetown saw higher rates of Public order while Rhiwbina had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Rhiwbina recorded fewer total crimes (141 vs 831).

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