Cross Hands vs Ystradgynlais
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Cross Hands vs Ystradgynlais 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 Ystradgynlais?
Cross Hands has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 226 crimes in the last 12 months. Ystradgynlais has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 248 crimes. Cross Hands scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Cross Hands vs Ystradgynlais?
Cross Hands shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ystradgynlais shows -1.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Cross Hands and Ystradgynlais?
In Cross Hands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (95 incidents). In Ystradgynlais, it is Violent Crime (136 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cross Hands and Ystradgynlais?
Cross Hands recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ystradgynlais recorded 17. 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 Ystradgynlais?
Violent crime in Cross Hands totalled 95 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 136 in Ystradgynlais. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Cross Hands and Ystradgynlais 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%). Ystradgynlais recorded 252 crimes previously (now 248, -1.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cross Hands and Ystradgynlais?
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 Ystradgynlais has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Cross Hands and Ystradgynlais?
Cross Hands falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Ystradgynlais 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 Ystradgynlais?
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 Ystradgynlais on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cross Hands and Ystradgynlais. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.