Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside vs West Wickham

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
      7/100
      West Wickham Metropolitan Police Service

      Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside vs West Wickham 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Wickham
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,825 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.5% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
      B West Wickham
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      571
      1,825
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      678
      1,763
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.8%
      ↑3.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      26.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
      B West Wickham
      Violent Crime
      171 ↑9%
      649 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      118 ↓11%
      251 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓23%
      112 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      51 ↓42%
      231 ↓5%
      Burglary
      42 ↑2%
      66 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓38%
      174 ↑15%
      Drugs
      36 ↓29%
      43 ↑30%
      Public Order
      38 ↑12%
      85 ↑1%
      Robbery
      7 ↓53%
      30 ↓6%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↓53%
      121 ↑64%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑0%
      22 ↓19%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓50%
      11 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      5 ↑25%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑43%
      25 ↑56%
      Overall Verdict
      A 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 Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside safer than West Wickham?

      Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 571 crimes in the last 12 months. West Wickham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,825 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 West Wickham?

      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. West Wickham shows +3.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (171 incidents). In West Wickham, it is Violent Crime (649 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 West Wickham?

      Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside recorded 118 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Wickham recorded 251. 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 West Wickham?

      Violent crime in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside totalled 171 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 649 in West Wickham. 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 West Wickham 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%). West Wickham recorded 1,763 crimes previously (now 1,825, +3.5%).

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

      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 West Wickham has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside and West Wickham?

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

      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 West Wickham on a crime map?

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

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