Aberporth vs Cross Hands

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Aberporth Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Cross Hands Dyfed-Powys Police

      Aberporth vs Cross Hands Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Aberporth
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      121 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.4% trend
      18.2% 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 Aberporth
      B Cross Hands
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      121
      226
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      104
      168
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.4%
      ↑34.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.2%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aberporth
      B Cross Hands
      Violent Crime
      73 ↑14%
      95 ↑76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↑117%
      13 ↓24%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑0%
      19 ↑73%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↑0%
      12 ↑300%
      Burglary
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑600%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓27%
      16 ↑7%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↓70%
      Public Order
      14 ↑75%
      28 ↑56%
      Shoplifting
      0
      21 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      5
      Other Crime
      3 ↓25%
      5 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Aberporth is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aberporth safer than Cross Hands?

      Aberporth has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 121 crimes in the last 12 months. Cross Hands has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 226 crimes. Aberporth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aberporth vs Cross Hands?

      Aberporth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.4% — 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 Aberporth and Cross Hands?

      In Aberporth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (73 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 Aberporth and Cross Hands?

      Aberporth recorded 13 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 Aberporth vs Cross Hands?

      Violent crime in Aberporth totalled 73 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 Aberporth and Cross Hands in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aberporth recorded 104 crimes (now 121, a change of +16.4%). Cross Hands recorded 168 crimes previously (now 226, +34.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aberporth 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. Aberporth has a resolution rate of 18.2% and Cross Hands has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aberporth and Cross Hands?

      Aberporth 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 Aberporth 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 Aberporth or Cross Hands on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aberporth 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.