Cross Hands vs Hay

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Cross Hands Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Hay Dyfed-Powys Police

      Cross Hands vs Hay Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Cross Hands
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      226 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.5% trend
      20% 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 Cross Hands
      B Hay
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      226
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      168
      92
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑34.5%
      ↓9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cross Hands
      B Hay
      Violent Crime
      95 ↑76%
      39 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓24%
      12 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑73%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑300%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      7 ↑600%
      7 ↑133%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑7%
      5 ↓29%
      Drugs
      3 ↓70%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      28 ↑56%
      9 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓22%
      2 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hay is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 59/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cross Hands safer than Hay?

      Cross Hands has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 226 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 Cross Hands vs Hay?

      Cross Hands shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.5% — 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 Cross Hands and Hay?

      In Cross Hands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (95 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 Cross Hands and Hay?

      Cross Hands recorded 13 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 Cross Hands vs Hay?

      Violent crime in Cross Hands totalled 95 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 Cross Hands and Hay in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cross Hands recorded 168 crimes (now 226, a change of +34.5%). Hay recorded 92 crimes previously (now 83, -9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cross Hands 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. Cross Hands has a resolution rate of 20% and Hay has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cross Hands and Hay?

      Cross Hands 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 Cross Hands 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 Cross Hands or Hay on a crime map?

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