Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF5 · Cardiff
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF37 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Pontypridd has less crime — 168 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.
Ely recorded substantially more crime than Pontypridd in April 2026 — 428 incidents compared to 168, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ely sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (41), while Pontypridd has more Public order (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, Pontypridd recorded fewer crimes than Ely — 168 vs 428 incidents. That is 61% 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 Pontypridd had more Public order. Overall, Pontypridd recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 428).