Crime Rate in Ely: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ely

The total recorded crimes in Ely, Cardiff, UK in March 2025 are around 197 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ely crime rate of 4.21 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ely, encompassing approximately 46,790 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (87) incidents (61.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
Ely Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Highbury Place with total crimes: 10
  • Cadvan Road with total crimes: 10
  • Courtis Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Ely?

To understand the safety of Ely, we need to analyze Ely crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cardiff:

    • In 2024, Ely reported a higher crime volume than the Cardiff average, with 2,068 crimes compared to 1,964. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ely witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ely experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cardiff average, with 2,180 crimes compared to 1,793. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ely witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cardiff, Ely has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Ely Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ely has recorded 197 crimes with crime rate of 4.21 ranking 7th out of 27 in the Cardiff, UK

In 2024, the total Ely crimes were 2,068. The crime rate of Ely in 2024 was 44.20 (year) or 3.68 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Cardiff.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ely were around 2,180 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.59 (year) or 3.88 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Cardiff.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cardiff)CrimesRank (Cardiff)CrimesRank (Cardiff)
Cathays642 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown410 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown388 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown245 42,896 42,794 4
Plasnewydd185 92,817 52,705 5
Riverside237 52,656 62,575 6
Penylan209 62,530 72,426 7
Trowbridge185 82,275 81,912 11
Splott156 121,831 112,040 9
Canton163 112,170 91,707 12
Caerau177 101,823 121,998 10
Fairwater112 161,591 131,638 13
Pentwyn146 131,471 151,461 14
Llanrumney116 141,472 141,444 15
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais112 151,249 161,227 16
Heath111 171,035 181,143 17
Llanishen98 181,079 17970 18
Llandaff North64 20830 22907 19
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons85 191,006 19783 22
Gabalfa64 21839 21901 20
Rumney52 24840 20787 21
Pentyrch and St Fagans54 22530 24504 24
Cyncoed52 23692 23698 23
Llandaff31 27491 25473 25
Rhiwbina41 25400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill32 26355 27300 27
Radyr11 28261 28247 28

Ely Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (87 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (140 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (74 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 847 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202587
February 202554
January 202563
December 202472
November 202441
October 202460
September 202457
August 202449
July 202472
June 2024140
May 202478
April 202474

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 202413
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 173 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202514
January 202510
December 202418
November 20248
October 202413
September 20249
August 202412
July 202413
June 202438
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 232 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202513
January 202517
December 202412
November 202412
October 202418
September 202412
August 202422
July 202426
June 202444
May 202428
April 202415

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202529
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 333 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202534
January 202531
December 202424
November 202438
October 202427
September 202420
August 202417
July 202423
June 202446
May 202425
April 202422

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20246
November 20249
October 202414
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 202420
May 202414
April 202410

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Ely in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ely postcode area is presented below.

1. Highbury Place (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Cadvan Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Courtis Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
4. Stanway Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Ty-Coch Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Cowbridge Road West (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Kenwood Road (Map)
Total5
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Snowden Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Addison Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Howell Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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