Cross Hands vs Rudbaxton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Cross Hands Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Rudbaxton Dyfed-Powys Police

      Cross Hands vs Rudbaxton Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Cross Hands
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      226 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.5% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Rudbaxton
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      66 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cross Hands
      B Rudbaxton
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      226
      66
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      168
      57
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑34.5%
      ↑15.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cross Hands
      B Rudbaxton
      Violent Crime
      95 ↑76%
      34 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓24%
      3 ↓40%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑73%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑300%
      1 ↓80%
      Burglary
      7 ↑600%
      2 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑7%
      7 ↑40%
      Drugs
      3 ↓70%
      2
      Public Order
      28 ↑56%
      3 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓22%
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      2
      Other Crime
      5 ↓50%
      7 ↑600%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rudbaxton is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cross Hands safer than Rudbaxton?

      Cross Hands has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 226 crimes in the last 12 months. Rudbaxton has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 66 crimes. Rudbaxton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cross Hands vs Rudbaxton?

      Cross Hands shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rudbaxton shows +15.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cross Hands and Rudbaxton?

      In Cross Hands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (95 incidents). In Rudbaxton, it is Violent Crime (34 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cross Hands and Rudbaxton?

      Cross Hands recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rudbaxton recorded 3. 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 Rudbaxton?

      Violent crime in Cross Hands totalled 95 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 34 in Rudbaxton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cross Hands and Rudbaxton 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%). Rudbaxton recorded 57 crimes previously (now 66, +15.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cross Hands and Rudbaxton?

      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 Rudbaxton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cross Hands and Rudbaxton?

      Cross Hands falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Rudbaxton 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 Rudbaxton?

      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 Rudbaxton on a crime map?

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