Dafen vs Hay
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Dafen vs Hay 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 Dafen safer than Hay?
Dafen has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) and recorded 550 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 Dafen vs Hay?
Dafen shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27.9% — 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 Dafen and Hay?
In Dafen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (286 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 Dafen and Hay?
Dafen recorded 51 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 Dafen vs Hay?
Violent crime in Dafen totalled 286 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 Dafen and Hay in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dafen recorded 430 crimes (now 550, a change of +27.9%). Hay recorded 92 crimes previously (now 83, -9.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dafen 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. Dafen has a resolution rate of 24.7% and Hay has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Dafen and Hay?
Dafen 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 Dafen 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 Dafen or Hay on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dafen and Hay. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.