Ely vs Treforest

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Ely South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      Treforest South Wales Police

      Ely vs Treforest 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
      29/100
      Below Average
      Treforest
      South Wales Police
      538 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.7% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ely
      B Treforest
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,860
      538
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,849
      442
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.6%
      ↑21.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16%
      25.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ely
      B Treforest
      Violent Crime
      703 ↓9%
      231 ↑41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      290 ↓3%
      41 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      62 ↓23%
      23 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      71 ↑31%
      17 ↓11%
      Burglary
      53 ↓4%
      27 ↑4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      194 ↑32%
      39 ↑26%
      Drugs
      92 ↑149%
      24 ↑20%
      Public Order
      205 ↓7%
      67 ↑26%
      Robbery
      17 ↑89%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      90 ↓6%
      46 ↑64%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓40%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓25%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑100%
      3
      Other Crime
      45 ↓10%
      11 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Treforest is the safer choice — scoring 29/100 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 Treforest?

      Ely has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,860 crimes in the last 12 months. Treforest has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 538 crimes. Treforest scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ely vs Treforest?

      Ely shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Treforest shows +21.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Ely, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (703 incidents). In Treforest, it is Violent Crime (231 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Ely recorded 290 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Treforest recorded 41. 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 Treforest?

      Violent crime in Ely totalled 703 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 231 in Treforest. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ely and Treforest 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%). Treforest recorded 442 crimes previously (now 538, +21.7%).

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

      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 Treforest has 25.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ely and Treforest?

      Ely falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Treforest 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 Treforest?

      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 Treforest on a crime map?

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