Golden Valley vs Hay

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Golden Valley West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Hay Dyfed-Powys Police

      Golden Valley vs Hay Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Golden Valley
      West Mercia Police
      303 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.1% trend
      4.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Hay
      Dyfed-Powys Police
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.8% trend
      22.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Golden Valley
      B Hay
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      303
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      316
      92
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.1%
      ↓9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4.3%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Golden Valley
      B Hay
      Violent Crime
      148 ↑4%
      39 ↓24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↓18%
      12 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓22%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑50%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      20 ↓5%
      7 ↑133%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      20 ↓17%
      5 ↓29%
      Drugs
      8 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      13 ↓19%
      9 ↑50%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓63%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑225%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hay is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 54/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Golden Valley safer than Hay?

      Golden Valley has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 303 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 Golden Valley vs Hay?

      Golden Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Golden Valley and Hay?

      In Golden Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (148 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 Golden Valley and Hay?

      Golden Valley recorded 37 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 Golden Valley vs Hay?

      Violent crime in Golden Valley totalled 148 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 Golden Valley and Hay in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Golden Valley recorded 316 crimes (now 303, a change of -4.1%). Hay recorded 92 crimes previously (now 83, -9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Golden Valley 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. Golden Valley has a resolution rate of 4.3% and Hay has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Golden Valley and Hay?

      Golden Valley falls within the West Mercia 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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley or Hay on a crime map?

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