Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF48 · Merthyr Tydfil
181
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
CF3 · Cardiff
275
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Town has less crime — 181 vs 275 incidents in March 2026.
Trowbridge recorded notably higher crime than Town in March 2026 — 275 vs 181 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Town sees higher rates of Public order (26), while Trowbridge has more Anti-social behaviour (28). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Town recorded fewer crimes than Trowbridge — 181 vs 275 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Trowbridge is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Town saw higher rates of Public order while Trowbridge had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Town recorded fewer total crimes (181 vs 275).