Hay vs Johnston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hay vs Johnston 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 Hay safer than Johnston?
Hay has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 83 crimes in the last 12 months. Johnston has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 232 crimes. Hay scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hay vs Johnston?
Hay shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Johnston shows +6.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hay and Johnston?
In Hay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (39 incidents). In Johnston, it is Violent Crime (126 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hay and Johnston?
Hay recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Johnston recorded 22. 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 Hay vs Johnston?
Violent crime in Hay totalled 39 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 126 in Johnston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hay and Johnston in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hay recorded 92 crimes (now 83, a change of -9.8%). Johnston recorded 218 crimes previously (now 232, +6.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hay and Johnston?
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. Hay has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Johnston has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hay and Johnston?
Hay falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Johnston 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 Hay and Johnston?
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 Hay or Johnston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hay and Johnston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.