WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: South Wales Police Police

Ely Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Ely, localized within Cardiff.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

2.99per 1k

Total Population

46,790

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences47

Anti-social Behaviour18

Criminal Damage & Arson15

Public Order12

Shoplifting10

Drug Offences9

Other Theft8

Vehicle Crime6

Other Crime5

Bicycle Theft4

Weapons Possession3

Burglary2

Robbery1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Courtis Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 2Public order: 2	9
On or near Highbury Place Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3Drugs: 1Other crime: 1	6
On or near Cowbridge Road West Map	Shoplifting: 4Robbery: 1	5
On or near Cymric Close Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2Burglary: 1Other crime: 1	5
On or near Wilson Place Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	5
On or near Addison Crescent Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1Other theft: 1	4
On or near Tregaron Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3Bicycle theft: 1	4
On or near Green Farm Close Map	Public order: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1Possession of weapons: 1	4
On or near Maureen Avenue Map	Shoplifting: 3	3
On or near Foxglove Close Map	Criminal damage and arson: 2Shoplifting: 1	3