Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF15 · Cardiff
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CF14 · Cardiff
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Pentyrch has less crime — 28 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Rhiwbina recorded substantially more crime than Pentyrch in February 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 28, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pentyrch sees higher rates of Public order (5), 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Pentyrch recorded fewer crimes than Rhiwbina — 28 vs 141 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Pentyrch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Pentyrch saw higher rates of Public order while Rhiwbina had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Pentyrch recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 141).