Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF5 · Cardiff
337
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF15 · Cardiff
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Pentyrch has less crime — 28 vs 337 incidents in February 2026.
Ely recorded substantially more crime than Pentyrch in February 2026 — 337 incidents compared to 28, a 12.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ely sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (39), while Pentyrch has more Public order (5). Ely sits above the national average for recorded crime while Pentyrch is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Pentyrch recorded fewer crimes than Ely — 28 vs 337 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Pentyrch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ely saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Pentyrch had more Public order. Overall, Pentyrch recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 337).