Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF5 · Cardiff
337
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF40 · Rhondda Cynon Taff
99
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Tonypandy has less crime — 99 vs 337 incidents in February 2026.
Ely recorded substantially more crime than Tonypandy in February 2026 — 337 incidents compared to 99, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ely sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41), while Tonypandy has more Public order (15). Ely sits above the national average for recorded crime while Tonypandy is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Tonypandy recorded fewer crimes than Ely — 99 vs 337 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Tonypandy is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ely saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Tonypandy had more Public order. Overall, Tonypandy recorded fewer total crimes (99 vs 337).