Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF31 · Bridgend
246
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF5 · Cardiff
337
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bridgend has less crime — 246 vs 337 incidents in February 2026.
Ely saw somewhat more crime than Bridgend in February 2026 (337 vs 246 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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, Bridgend recorded fewer crimes than Ely — 246 vs 337 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Ely is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bridgend recorded 100 incidents of this type vs 112 in Ely. Overall, Bridgend had fewer total crimes (246 vs 337).