Cathays vs Ely
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Cathays vs Ely Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cathays safer than Ely?
Cathays has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,846 crimes in the last 12 months. Ely has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,860 crimes. Cathays scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Cathays vs Ely?
Cathays shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.1% — 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 Cathays and Ely?
In Cathays, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,103 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 Cathays and Ely?
Cathays recorded 760 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 Cathays vs Ely?
Violent crime in Cathays totalled 2,103 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 Cathays and Ely in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cathays recorded 7,791 crimes (now 6,846, a change of -12.1%). Ely recorded 1,849 crimes previously (now 1,860, +0.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cathays 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. Cathays has a resolution rate of 41.1% and Ely has 16%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Cathays and Ely?
Cathays 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 Cathays 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 Cathays or Ely on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cathays and Ely. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.