Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF5 · Cardiff
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF11 · Cardiff
833
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ely has less crime — 428 vs 833 incidents in April 2026.
Grangetown recorded notably higher crime than Ely in April 2026 — 833 vs 428 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ely sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (41), while Grangetown has more Anti-social behaviour (89). 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 Grangetown — 428 vs 833 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Grangetown is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ely saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Grangetown had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ely recorded fewer total crimes (428 vs 833).