Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF24 · Cardiff
990
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF5 · Cardiff
337
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Ely has less crime — 337 vs 990 incidents in February 2026.
Adamsdown recorded substantially more crime than Ely in February 2026 — 990 incidents compared to 337, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Adamsdown sees higher rates of Public order (107), while Ely has more Anti-social behaviour (39). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ely recorded fewer crimes than Adamsdown — 337 vs 990 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Adamsdown is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Adamsdown saw higher rates of Public order while Ely had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ely recorded fewer total crimes (337 vs 990).