Ely vs Maesteg West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ely vs Maesteg West Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ely safer than Maesteg West?
Ely has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,860 crimes in the last 12 months. Maesteg West has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 619 crimes. Maesteg West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ely vs Maesteg West?
Ely shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Maesteg West shows +21.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ely and Maesteg West?
In Ely, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (703 incidents). In Maesteg West, it is Violent Crime (217 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ely and Maesteg West?
Ely recorded 290 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maesteg West recorded 97. 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 Maesteg West?
Violent crime in Ely totalled 703 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 217 in Maesteg West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ely and Maesteg West 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%). Maesteg West recorded 511 crimes previously (now 619, +21.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ely and Maesteg West?
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 Maesteg West has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ely and Maesteg West?
Ely falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Maesteg West 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 Maesteg West?
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 Maesteg West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ely and Maesteg West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.