Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF5 · Cardiff
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF32 · Bridgend
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Garw Valley has less crime — 43 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.
Ely recorded substantially more crime than Garw Valley in April 2026 — 428 incidents compared to 43, a 10.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ely sees higher rates of Shoplifting (69) and Criminal damage & arson (41), while Garw Valley has more Anti-social behaviour (7) and Public order (5). Ely sits above the national average for recorded crime while Garw Valley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Garw Valley recorded fewer crimes than Ely — 43 vs 428 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Garw Valley 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 Garw Valley had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Garw Valley recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 428).