Crime Rate in Ely: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ely

The total recorded crimes in Ely, Cardiff, UK in July 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ely crime rate of 3.21 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-13.24% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
Ely Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cadvan Road with total crimes: 8
  • Addison Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Cymric Close with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Cardiff.

    • 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 areas in the Cardiff.

  • 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 July 2025 the Ely has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 3.21 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ely)CrimesRank (Ely)CrimesRank (Ely)
Cathays584 19,209 15,953 1
Adamsdown448 25,058 35,023 2
Butetown382 35,530 25,000 3
Grangetown199 72,896 42,794 4
Riverside227 42,656 62,575 6
Plasnewydd214 52,817 52,705 5
Penylan211 62,530 72,426 7
Trowbridge187 82,275 81,912 11
Splott143 111,831 112,040 9
Canton146 102,170 91,707 12
Caerau136 121,823 121,998 10
Fairwater94 171,591 131,638 13
Llanrumney118 131,472 141,444 15
Pentwyn110 141,471 151,461 14
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais103 151,249 161,227 16
Llanishen100 161,079 17970 18
Heath85 181,035 181,143 17
Llandaff North82 19830 22907 19
Pontprennau and Old St Mellons80 201,006 19783 22
Gabalfa79 21839 21901 20
Rumney65 22840 20787 21
Cyncoed49 23692 23698 23
Pentyrch and St Fagans44 24530 24504 24
Llandaff38 26491 25473 25
Rhiwbina39 25400 26419 26
Lisvane and Thornhill27 27355 27300 27
Radyr21 28261 28247 28

Ely Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 723 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202568
May 202560
April 202553
March 202587
February 202554
January 202563
December 202472
November 202441
October 202460
September 202457
August 202449

A total of 342 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202525
May 202548
April 202522
March 202526
February 202534
January 202531
December 202424
November 202438
October 202427
September 202420
August 202417

A total of 179 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202522
May 202524
April 202518
March 202518
February 202514
January 202510
December 202418
November 20248
October 202413
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 202413
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20252
April 202511
March 202515
February 202529
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20256
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 20259
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 192 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202525
May 202512
April 202518
March 202513
February 202513
January 202517
December 202412
November 202412
October 202418
September 202412
August 202422

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202513
May 20255
April 202513
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20246
November 20249
October 202414
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
April 20252
March 20258
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ely in July 2025

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

1. Cadvan Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Addison Crescent (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Cymric Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Mill Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Ty-Cefn Road (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Snowden Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Tregaron Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Penygarn Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Highbury Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Archer Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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