Burglary Rates in Ely

Cardiff, Wales

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Ely recorded 49 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 21% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

2.67 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,019

110.2 per 1,000 residents

21% below the UK average25% above the Wales regional average

How does Ely rank?

Within Cardiff

12 of 28 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

50th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

May 25

Jun 25

Jul 25

Aug 25

Sept 25

Oct 25

Nov 25

Dec 25

Jan 26

Feb 26

Mar 26

Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual

788

39%

Other Crime

622

31%

Anti-social Behaviour

297

15%

Shoplifting

101

Vehicle Crime

Drug Offences

Burglary

Robbery

Theft from Person

Property mix in Ely

Source: Census 2021 · 7,410 households

Detached 17%Semi-detached 46%Terraced 25%Flats 12%

The most common property type in Ely is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Ely homeowners

Most homes in Ely are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
Door contacts on all main entry doors
Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered

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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.