Burton vs Hay

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Burton Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Hay Dyfed-Powys Police

      Burton vs Hay Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Burton
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Hay
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.8% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burton
      B Hay
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      51
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      39
      92
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑30.8%
      ↓9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burton
      B Hay
      Violent Crime
      26 ↑63%
      39 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2 ↑0%
      12 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      1
      7 ↑133%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↓50%
      5 ↓29%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      5 ↑0%
      9 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burton safer than Hay?

      Burton has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 51 crimes in the last 12 months. Hay has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 83 crimes. Hay scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burton vs Hay?

      Burton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hay shows -9.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burton and Hay?

      In Burton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Hay, it is Violent Crime (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burton and Hay?

      Burton recorded 2 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hay recorded 12. 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 Hay?

      Violent crime in Burton totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 39 in Hay. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burton and Hay 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%). Hay recorded 92 crimes previously (now 83, -9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burton and Hay?

      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 Hay has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burton and Hay?

      Burton falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Hay 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 Hay?

      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 Hay on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burton and Hay. 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.