Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CF5 · Cardiff
337
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CF34 · Bridgend
82
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Maesteg has less crime — 82 vs 337 incidents in February 2026.
Ely recorded substantially more crime than Maesteg in February 2026 — 337 incidents compared to 82, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ely sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41), while Maesteg has more Criminal damage & arson (11). Ely sits above the national average for recorded crime while Maesteg is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Maesteg recorded fewer crimes than Ely — 82 vs 337 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Maesteg is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ely saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Maesteg had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Maesteg recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 337).