Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF24 · Cardiff
1,191
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF5 · Cardiff
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ely has less crime — 428 vs 1,191 incidents in April 2026.
Adamsdown recorded substantially more crime than Ely in April 2026 — 1,191 incidents compared to 428, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Adamsdown sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (140), while Ely has more Criminal damage & arson (41). 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ely recorded fewer crimes than Adamsdown — 428 vs 1,191 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Adamsdown is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Adamsdown saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Ely had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ely recorded fewer total crimes (428 vs 1,191).