Is Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross Safe?
Crime statistics for Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 6,849 total crimes recorded in Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross
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Month-by-month crime totals for Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross safe?
Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross has a CrimeRadar safety score of 7/100, rated High Crime. A total of 3,379 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 2.6% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross in the last 12 months?
3,379 crimes were recorded in Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 2.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (3,470 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 3,160 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross?
The most common crime in Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross is Violent Crime, with 3,160 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 93.5% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 2.6% — from 3,470 crimes in the previous 12 months to 3,379 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross?
Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross has a safety score of 7 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross compare to the Devon & Cornwall Police average?
Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross has a safety score of 7/100, while the Devon & Cornwall Police force area average is 34/100. Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross?
32.3% of crimes recorded in Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Devon & Cornwall Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross?
3,160 violent crimes were recorded in Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross in the last 12 months — representing 93.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 1,063 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross last updated?
The crime data for Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross with other areas?
You can compare Ham, Weston Mill & Pennycross with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.