Cross Hands vs Penally
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Cross Hands vs Penally 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 Cross Hands safer than Penally?
Cross Hands has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 226 crimes in the last 12 months. Penally has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 143 crimes. Penally scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Cross Hands vs Penally?
Cross Hands shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Penally shows +14.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Cross Hands and Penally?
In Cross Hands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (95 incidents). In Penally, it is Violent Crime (70 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cross Hands and Penally?
Cross Hands recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penally recorded 10. 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 Penally?
Violent crime in Cross Hands totalled 95 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 70 in Penally. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Cross Hands and Penally 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%). Penally recorded 125 crimes previously (now 143, +14.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cross Hands and Penally?
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 Penally has 10%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Cross Hands and Penally?
Cross Hands falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Penally 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 Penally?
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 Penally on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cross Hands and Penally. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.