Hackbridge vs Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Hackbridge Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      41/100
      Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside Metropolitan Police Service

      Hackbridge vs Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Hackbridge
      Metropolitan Police Service
      2,989 crimes / 12m
      ↑3% trend
      28.4% 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 Hackbridge
      B Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      41/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      2,989
      571
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,902
      678
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3%
      ↓15.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.4%
      34.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hackbridge
      B Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
      Violent Crime
      990 ↑2%
      171 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      560 ↓2%
      118 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      160 ↑8%
      30 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      233 ↓9%
      51 ↓42%
      Burglary
      114 ↓1%
      42 ↑2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      221 ↑7%
      28 ↓38%
      Drugs
      126 ↑47%
      36 ↓29%
      Public Order
      196 ↓12%
      38 ↑12%
      Robbery
      33 ↓40%
      7 ↓53%
      Shoplifting
      231 ↑59%
      15 ↓53%
      Theft from Person
      26 ↑4%
      10 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↓33%
      13 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑21%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      62 ↑22%
      10 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside is the safer choice — scoring 41/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hackbridge safer than Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?

      Hackbridge has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,989 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 Hackbridge vs Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?

      Hackbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Hackbridge and Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?

      In Hackbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (990 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 Hackbridge and Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?

      Hackbridge recorded 560 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 Hackbridge vs Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?

      Violent crime in Hackbridge totalled 990 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 Hackbridge and Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hackbridge recorded 2,902 crimes (now 2,989, a change of +3%). Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside recorded 678 crimes previously (now 571, -15.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hackbridge 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. Hackbridge has a resolution rate of 28.4% 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 Hackbridge and Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hackbridge 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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