Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF5 · Cardiff
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF43 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
33
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ferndale has less crime — 33 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.
Ely recorded substantially more crime than Ferndale in April 2026 — 428 incidents compared to 33, a 13.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ely sees higher rates of Shoplifting (69) and Criminal damage & arson (41), while Ferndale has more Public order (8) and Anti-social behaviour (5). Ely sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ferndale is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ferndale recorded fewer crimes than Ely — 33 vs 428 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Ferndale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ely saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Ferndale had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ferndale recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 428).