Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF5 · Cardiff
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF23 · Cardiff
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Pentwyn has less crime — 137 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.
Ely recorded substantially more crime than Pentwyn in April 2026 — 428 incidents compared to 137, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ely sees higher rates of Shoplifting (69) and Criminal damage & arson (41), while Pentwyn has more Public order (17) and Vehicle crime (17). 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, Pentwyn recorded fewer crimes than Ely — 137 vs 428 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Ely is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ely saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Pentwyn had more Public order and Vehicle crime. Overall, Pentwyn recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 428).