Ham vs Hillside
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ham vs Hillside Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ham safer than Hillside?
Ham has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 737 crimes in the last 12 months. Hillside has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 308 crimes. Hillside scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ham vs Hillside?
Ham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hillside shows -12% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ham and Hillside?
In Ham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (326 incidents). In Hillside, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ham and Hillside?
Ham recorded 107 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hillside recorded 41. 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 vs Hillside?
Violent crime in Ham totalled 326 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in Hillside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ham and Hillside in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ham recorded 796 crimes (now 737, a change of -7.4%). Hillside recorded 350 crimes previously (now 308, -12%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ham and Hillside?
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 has a resolution rate of 21.8% and Hillside has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ham and Hillside?
Ham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Hillside is covered by Sussex Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Ham and Hillside?
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 or Hillside on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ham and Hillside. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.