Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF5 · Cardiff
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF34 · Bridgend
107
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Maesteg has less crime — 107 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.
Ely recorded substantially more crime than Maesteg in April 2026 — 428 incidents compared to 107, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ely sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (41), while Maesteg has more Public order (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Maesteg recorded fewer crimes than Ely — 107 vs 428 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Ely is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ely saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Maesteg had more Public order. Overall, Maesteg recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 428).