Canton vs Ely

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Canton South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Ely South Wales Police

      Canton vs Ely Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Canton
      South Wales Police
      1,416 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Ely
      South Wales Police
      1,860 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.6% trend
      16% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Canton
      B Ely
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,416
      1,860
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,464
      1,849
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.3%
      ↑0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      16%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Canton
      B Ely
      Violent Crime
      505 ↑24%
      703 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      119 ↓30%
      290 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      70 ↓1%
      62 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      149 ↓39%
      71 ↑31%
      Burglary
      68 ↓33%
      53 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      114 ↑14%
      194 ↑32%
      Drugs
      35 ↑106%
      92 ↑149%
      Public Order
      154 ↑12%
      205 ↓7%
      Robbery
      21 ↑600%
      17 ↑89%
      Shoplifting
      120 ↓20%
      90 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      6 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↑5%
      6 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓9%
      26 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓4%
      45 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Canton is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Canton safer than Ely?

      Canton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,416 crimes in the last 12 months. Ely has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,860 crimes. Canton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Canton vs Ely?

      Canton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Canton and Ely?

      In Canton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (505 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 Canton and Ely?

      Canton recorded 119 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 Canton vs Ely?

      Violent crime in Canton totalled 505 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 Canton and Ely in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Canton recorded 1,464 crimes (now 1,416, a change of -3.3%). Ely recorded 1,849 crimes previously (now 1,860, +0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Canton 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. Canton has a resolution rate of 25.9% and Ely has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Canton and Ely?

      Canton 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 Canton 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 Canton or Ely on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Canton and Ely. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.