Ham vs Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Ham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst Sussex Police

      Ham vs Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Ham
      Sussex Police
      737 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.4% trend
      21.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst
      Sussex Police
      292 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.2% trend
      47.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ham
      B Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      737
      292
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      796
      265
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.4%
      ↑10.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.8%
      47.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ham
      B Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst
      Violent Crime
      326 ↑10%
      110 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      107 ↓18%
      50 ↑39%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑14%
      16 ↑23%
      Vehicle Crime
      44 ↓34%
      16 ↓16%
      Burglary
      12 ↓57%
      22 ↑144%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↓34%
      34 ↑13%
      Drugs
      17 ↑21%
      2 ↓71%
      Public Order
      60 ↓2%
      26 ↑18%
      Robbery
      7 ↑40%
      0
      Shoplifting
      30 ↑3%
      3 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑60%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓30%
      2 ↓60%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓22%
      11 ↓52%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 15/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ham safer than Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst?

      Ham has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 737 crimes in the last 12 months. Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 292 crimes. Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ham vs Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst?

      Ham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst shows +10.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ham and Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst?

      In Ham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (326 incidents). In Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst, it is Violent Crime (110 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ham and Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst?

      Ham recorded 107 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst recorded 50. 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 Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst?

      Violent crime in Ham totalled 326 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 110 in Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ham and Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst 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%). Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst recorded 265 crimes previously (now 292, +10.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ham and Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst?

      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 Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst has 47.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ham and Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst?

      Ham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst 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 Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst?

      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 Hurst Green, Robertsbridge and Salehurst on a crime map?

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

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