Hay vs Swiss Valley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Hay Dyfed-Powys Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Swiss Valley Dyfed-Powys Police

      Hay vs Swiss Valley Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Hay
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.8% trend
      22.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Swiss Valley
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      89 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hay
      B Swiss Valley
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      83
      89
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      92
      85
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.8%
      ↑4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hay
      B Swiss Valley
      Violent Crime
      39 ↓24%
      38 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↑33%
      17 ↑183%
      Other Theft
      3 ↑0%
      6 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓83%
      Burglary
      7 ↑133%
      6 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      5 ↓29%
      11 ↑57%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      9 ↑50%
      6 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      4 ↓56%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hay is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 75/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hay safer than Swiss Valley?

      Hay has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 83 crimes in the last 12 months. Swiss Valley has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 89 crimes. Hay scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hay vs Swiss Valley?

      Hay shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Swiss Valley shows +4.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hay and Swiss Valley?

      In Hay, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (39 incidents). In Swiss Valley, it is Violent Crime (38 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hay and Swiss Valley?

      Hay recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swiss Valley 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 Hay vs Swiss Valley?

      Violent crime in Hay totalled 39 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 38 in Swiss Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hay and Swiss Valley 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%). Swiss Valley recorded 85 crimes previously (now 89, +4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hay and Swiss Valley?

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

      Which police force covers Hay and Swiss Valley?

      Hay falls within the Dyfed-Powys Police boundary. Swiss Valley 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 Swiss Valley?

      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 Swiss Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hay and Swiss Valley. 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.