Ely vs Penylan
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ely vs Penylan 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 Ely safer than Penylan?
Ely has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,860 crimes in the last 12 months. Penylan has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 1,199 crimes. Penylan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ely vs Penylan?
Ely shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penylan shows -9.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ely and Penylan?
In Ely, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (703 incidents). In Penylan, it is Violent Crime (293 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ely and Penylan?
Ely recorded 290 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penylan recorded 131. 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 Penylan?
Violent crime in Ely totalled 703 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 293 in Penylan. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ely and Penylan 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%). Penylan recorded 1,331 crimes previously (now 1,199, -9.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ely and Penylan?
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 Penylan has 38.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ely and Penylan?
Ely falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Penylan 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 Penylan?
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 Penylan on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ely and Penylan. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.