Goresbrook vs Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Goresbrook Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      41/100
      Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside Metropolitan Police Service

      Goresbrook vs Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Goresbrook
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,688 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.8% trend
      32.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      41/100
      Below Average
      Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      571 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.8% trend
      34.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Goresbrook
      B Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      41/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      5,688
      571
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,793
      678
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.8%
      ↓15.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.9%
      34.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Goresbrook
      B Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
      Violent Crime
      1,814 ↓1%
      171 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      955 ↑13%
      118 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      347 ↓6%
      30 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      539 ↓16%
      51 ↓42%
      Burglary
      219 ↑11%
      42 ↑2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      347 ↑13%
      28 ↓38%
      Drugs
      306 ↑20%
      36 ↓29%
      Public Order
      259 ↓15%
      38 ↑12%
      Robbery
      258 ↑2%
      7 ↓53%
      Shoplifting
      355 ↓31%
      15 ↓53%
      Theft from Person
      155 ↑14%
      10 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      31 ↓11%
      13 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑3%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      73 ↑6%
      10 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside is the safer choice — scoring 41/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Goresbrook safer than Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?

      Goresbrook has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,688 crimes in the last 12 months. Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) with 571 crimes. Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Goresbrook vs Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?

      Goresbrook shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside shows -15.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Goresbrook and Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?

      In Goresbrook, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,814 incidents). In Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside, it is Violent Crime (171 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Goresbrook and Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?

      Goresbrook recorded 955 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside recorded 118. 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 Goresbrook vs Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?

      Violent crime in Goresbrook totalled 1,814 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 171 in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Goresbrook and Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Goresbrook recorded 5,793 crimes (now 5,688, a change of -1.8%). Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside recorded 678 crimes previously (now 571, -15.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Goresbrook and Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?

      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. Goresbrook has a resolution rate of 32.9% and Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside has 34.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Goresbrook and Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?

      Goresbrook falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Goresbrook and Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?

      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 Goresbrook or Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Goresbrook and Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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