Ely vs Pentyrch — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ely

CF5 · Cardiff

337

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences112
  • Shoplifting41
  • Anti-social behaviour39

Pentyrch

CF15 · Cardiff

28

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting9
  • Public order5
  • Violence & sexual offences5

Pentyrch has less crime — 28 vs 337 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Ely or Pentyrch safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Ely and Pentyrch?

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).

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