Bridgend Central vs Ely
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bridgend Central vs Ely Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bridgend Central safer than Ely?
Bridgend Central has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,893 crimes in the last 12 months. Ely has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,860 crimes. Ely scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bridgend Central vs Ely?
Bridgend Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ely shows +0.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bridgend Central and Ely?
In Bridgend Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (646 incidents). In Ely, it is Violent Crime (703 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bridgend Central and Ely?
Bridgend Central recorded 362 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ely recorded 290. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Bridgend Central vs Ely?
Violent crime in Bridgend Central totalled 646 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 703 in Ely. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bridgend Central and Ely in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bridgend Central recorded 1,706 crimes (now 1,893, a change of +11%). Ely recorded 1,849 crimes previously (now 1,860, +0.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridgend Central and Ely?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bridgend Central has a resolution rate of 18.9% and Ely has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bridgend Central and Ely?
Bridgend Central falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Ely is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Bridgend Central and Ely?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Bridgend Central or Ely on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bridgend Central and Ely. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.