Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF5 · Cardiff
420
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
CF48 · Merthyr Tydfil
181
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Town has less crime — 181 vs 420 incidents in March 2026.
Ely recorded notably higher crime than Town in March 2026 — 420 vs 181 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ely sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (52), while Town has more Shoplifting (28). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Town recorded fewer crimes than Ely — 181 vs 420 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Ely is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ely saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Town had more Shoplifting. Overall, Town recorded fewer total crimes (181 vs 420).