Aberaeron vs Cross Hands

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Aberaeron Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Cross Hands Dyfed-Powys Police

      Aberaeron vs Cross Hands Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Aberaeron
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      185 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.9% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Cross Hands
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      226 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.5% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aberaeron
      B Cross Hands
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      185
      226
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      153
      168
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.9%
      ↑34.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.5%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberaeron
      B Cross Hands
      Violent Crime
      92 ↑48%
      95 ↑76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      17 ↓48%
      13 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑167%
      19 ↑73%
      Vehicle Crime
      4
      12 ↑300%
      Burglary
      6 ↑200%
      7 ↑600%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↑93%
      16 ↑7%
      Drugs
      13 ↓7%
      3 ↓70%
      Public Order
      11 ↓45%
      28 ↑56%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      21 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      5
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      5 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aberaeron is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberaeron safer than Cross Hands?

      Aberaeron has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 185 crimes in the last 12 months. Cross Hands has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 226 crimes. Aberaeron scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberaeron vs Cross Hands?

      Aberaeron shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cross Hands shows +34.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aberaeron and Cross Hands?

      In Aberaeron, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 incidents). In Cross Hands, it is Violent Crime (95 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aberaeron and Cross Hands?

      Aberaeron recorded 17 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cross Hands recorded 13. 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 Aberaeron vs Cross Hands?

      Violent crime in Aberaeron totalled 92 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 95 in Cross Hands. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aberaeron and Cross Hands in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberaeron recorded 153 crimes (now 185, a change of +20.9%). Cross Hands recorded 168 crimes previously (now 226, +34.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberaeron and Cross Hands?

      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. Aberaeron has a resolution rate of 12.5% and Cross Hands has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberaeron and Cross Hands?

      Aberaeron falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Cross Hands is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Aberaeron and Cross Hands?

      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 Aberaeron or Cross Hands on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberaeron and Cross Hands. 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.