Mayals vs West Cross

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    82/100
    Mayals South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      39/100
      West Cross South Wales Police

      Mayals vs West Cross Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      Mayals
      South Wales Police
      55 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      39/100
      Below Average
      West Cross
      South Wales Police
      486 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mayals
      B West Cross
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      39/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      55
      486
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      53
      538
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.8%
      ↓9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      25.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mayals
      B West Cross
      Violent Crime
      29 ↑81%
      235 ↑45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      11 ↑120%
      50 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓70%
      27 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      1
      8 ↓53%
      Burglary
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↓54%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1 ↓86%
      42 ↓18%
      Drugs
      1
      9 ↑0%
      Public Order
      3 ↓25%
      70 ↑15%
      Robbery
      1
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓71%
      25 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      1
      3 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Mayals is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 39/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mayals safer than West Cross?

      Mayals has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 55 crimes in the last 12 months. West Cross has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 486 crimes. Mayals scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mayals vs West Cross?

      Mayals shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Cross shows -9.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mayals and West Cross?

      In Mayals, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (29 incidents). In West Cross, it is Violent Crime (235 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mayals and West Cross?

      Mayals recorded 11 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Cross recorded 50. 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 Mayals vs West Cross?

      Violent crime in Mayals totalled 29 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 235 in West Cross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mayals and West Cross in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mayals recorded 53 crimes (now 55, a change of +3.8%). West Cross recorded 538 crimes previously (now 486, -9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mayals and West Cross?

      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. Mayals has a resolution rate of 33.3% and West Cross has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mayals and West Cross?

      Mayals falls within the South Wales Police boundary. West Cross is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Mayals and West Cross?

      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 Mayals or West Cross on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mayals and West Cross. 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.