Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF5 · Cardiff
337
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF35 · Bridgend
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pencoed has less crime — 10 vs 337 incidents in February 2026.
Ely recorded substantially more crime than Pencoed in February 2026 — 337 incidents compared to 10, a 33.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ely sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41) and Anti-social behaviour (39), while Pencoed has more Drugs (1) and Burglary (1). Ely sits above the national average for recorded crime while Pencoed is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Pencoed recorded fewer crimes than Ely — 10 vs 337 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Pencoed is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ely saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Pencoed had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Pencoed recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 337).