Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside vs Sutton West and East Cheam

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sutton West and East Cheam Metropolitan Police Service

      Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside vs Sutton West and East Cheam Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      571 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.8% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sutton West and East Cheam
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,205 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
      B Sutton West and East Cheam
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      571
      5,205
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      678
      5,222
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.8%
      ↓0.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      25.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
      B Sutton West and East Cheam
      Violent Crime
      171 ↑9%
      1,579 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      118 ↓11%
      1,038 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓23%
      307 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↓42%
      353 ↑13%
      Burglary
      42 ↑2%
      247 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓38%
      302 ↑0%
      Drugs
      36 ↓29%
      241 ↑73%
      Public Order
      38 ↑12%
      348 ↓4%
      Robbery
      7 ↓53%
      120 ↑26%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↓53%
      407 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑0%
      128 ↑2%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓50%
      43 ↓32%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      32 ↑45%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑43%
      60 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside is the safer choice — scoring 41/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside safer than Sutton West and East Cheam?

      Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 571 crimes in the last 12 months. Sutton West and East Cheam has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 5,205 crimes. Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside vs Sutton West and East Cheam?

      Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sutton West and East Cheam shows -0.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside and Sutton West and East Cheam?

      In Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (171 incidents). In Sutton West and East Cheam, it is Violent Crime (1,579 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside and Sutton West and East Cheam?

      Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside recorded 118 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sutton West and East Cheam recorded 1,038. 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 Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside vs Sutton West and East Cheam?

      Violent crime in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside totalled 171 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,579 in Sutton West and East Cheam. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside and Sutton West and East Cheam in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside recorded 678 crimes (now 571, a change of -15.8%). Sutton West and East Cheam recorded 5,222 crimes previously (now 5,205, -0.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside and Sutton West and East Cheam?

      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. Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside has a resolution rate of 34.8% and Sutton West and East Cheam has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside and Sutton West and East Cheam?

      Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Sutton West and East Cheam 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 Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside and Sutton West and East Cheam?

      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 Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside or Sutton West and East Cheam on a crime map?

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

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