Burton vs Cross Hands
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Burton vs Cross Hands Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burton safer than Cross Hands?
Burton has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 51 crimes in the last 12 months. Cross Hands has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 226 crimes. Burton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Burton vs Cross Hands?
Burton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30.8% — 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 Burton and Cross Hands?
In Burton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 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 Burton and Cross Hands?
Burton recorded 2 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 Burton vs Cross Hands?
Violent crime in Burton totalled 26 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 Burton and Cross Hands in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burton recorded 39 crimes (now 51, a change of +30.8%). Cross Hands recorded 168 crimes previously (now 226, +34.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burton 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. Burton has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Cross Hands has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Burton and Cross Hands?
Burton 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 Burton 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 Burton or Cross Hands on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burton and Cross Hands. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.