Ham vs Sidley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ham vs Sidley 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 Sidley?
Ham has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 737 crimes in the last 12 months. Sidley has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 839 crimes. Sidley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ham vs Sidley?
Ham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sidley shows +1.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ham and Sidley?
In Ham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (326 incidents). In Sidley, it is Violent Crime (258 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ham and Sidley?
Ham recorded 107 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sidley recorded 148. 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 Sidley?
Violent crime in Ham totalled 326 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 258 in Sidley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ham and Sidley 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%). Sidley recorded 826 crimes previously (now 839, +1.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ham and Sidley?
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 Sidley has 53.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ham and Sidley?
Ham falls within the Sussex Police boundary. Sidley 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 Sidley?
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 Sidley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ham and Sidley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.