Ely vs Illtyd

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Ely South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Illtyd South Wales Police

      Ely vs Illtyd Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Ely
      South Wales Police
      1,860 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.6% trend
      16% resolved
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      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      Illtyd
      South Wales Police
      598 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ely
      B Illtyd
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,860
      598
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,849
      571
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.6%
      ↑4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ely
      B Illtyd
      Violent Crime
      703 ↓9%
      220 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      290 ↓3%
      66 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      62 ↓23%
      27 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      71 ↑31%
      27 ↑69%
      Burglary
      53 ↓4%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      194 ↑32%
      51 ↑0%
      Drugs
      92 ↑149%
      21 ↑163%
      Public Order
      205 ↓7%
      70 ↑56%
      Robbery
      17 ↑89%
      6 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      90 ↓6%
      68 ↓53%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓40%
      5 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓25%
      5 ↑400%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑100%
      6 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      45 ↓10%
      15 ↑88%
      Overall Verdict
      B Illtyd is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ely safer than Illtyd?

      Ely has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,860 crimes in the last 12 months. Illtyd has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 598 crimes. Illtyd scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ely vs Illtyd?

      Ely shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Illtyd shows +4.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ely and Illtyd?

      In Ely, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (703 incidents). In Illtyd, it is Violent Crime (220 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ely and Illtyd?

      Ely recorded 290 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Illtyd recorded 66. 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 Ely vs Illtyd?

      Violent crime in Ely totalled 703 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 220 in Illtyd. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ely and Illtyd in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ely recorded 1,849 crimes (now 1,860, a change of +0.6%). Illtyd recorded 571 crimes previously (now 598, +4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ely and Illtyd?

      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. Ely has a resolution rate of 16% and Illtyd has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ely and Illtyd?

      Ely falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Illtyd 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 Ely and Illtyd?

      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 Ely or Illtyd on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ely and Illtyd. 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.