Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF5 · Cardiff
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CF3 · Cardiff
286
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Trowbridge has less crime — 286 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.
Ely saw somewhat more crime than Trowbridge in April 2026 (428 vs 286 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ely sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (41), while Trowbridge has more Public order (36). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Trowbridge recorded fewer crimes than Ely — 286 vs 428 incidents. That is 33% 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 Trowbridge had more Public order. Overall, Trowbridge recorded fewer total crimes (286 vs 428).