Ham vs Maidenbower and Worth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Ham Sussex Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      52/100
      Maidenbower and Worth Sussex Police

      Ham vs Maidenbower and Worth Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Ham
      Sussex Police
      737 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.4% trend
      21.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      52/100
      Average
      Maidenbower and Worth
      Sussex Police
      380 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      40.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ham
      B Maidenbower and Worth
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      52/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      737
      380
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      796
      402
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.4%
      ↓5.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.8%
      40.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ham
      B Maidenbower and Worth
      Violent Crime
      326 ↑10%
      170 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      107 ↓18%
      70 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      40 ↑14%
      24 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      44 ↓34%
      18 ↓38%
      Burglary
      12 ↓57%
      9 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↓34%
      20 ↑5%
      Drugs
      17 ↑21%
      10 ↑25%
      Public Order
      60 ↓2%
      25 ↓17%
      Robbery
      7 ↑40%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      30 ↑3%
      11 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↓25%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑60%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓30%
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓22%
      8 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Maidenbower and Worth is the safer choice — scoring 52/100 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 Maidenbower and Worth?

      Ham has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 737 crimes in the last 12 months. Maidenbower and Worth has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) with 380 crimes. Maidenbower and Worth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ham vs Maidenbower and Worth?

      Ham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Maidenbower and Worth shows -5.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ham and Maidenbower and Worth?

      In Ham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (326 incidents). In Maidenbower and Worth, it is Violent Crime (170 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ham and Maidenbower and Worth?

      Ham recorded 107 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Maidenbower and Worth recorded 70. 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 Maidenbower and Worth?

      Violent crime in Ham totalled 326 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 170 in Maidenbower and Worth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ham and Maidenbower and Worth 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%). Maidenbower and Worth recorded 402 crimes previously (now 380, -5.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ham and Maidenbower and Worth?

      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 Maidenbower and Worth has 40.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ham and Maidenbower and Worth?

      Ham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Maidenbower and Worth 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 Maidenbower and Worth?

      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 Maidenbower and Worth on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.