Is Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside Safe?
Crime statistics for Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 571 total crimes recorded in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside
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Month-by-month crime totals for Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside safe?
Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside has a CrimeRadar safety score of 41/100, rated Below Average. A total of 571 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 15.8% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside in the last 12 months?
571 crimes were recorded in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside 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 15.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (678 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 171 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?
The most common crime in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside is Violent Crime, with 171 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 29.9% 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, Petersham and Richmond Riverside increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 15.8% — from 678 crimes in the previous 12 months to 571 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?
Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside has a safety score of 41 out of 100 (Below Average). 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, Petersham and Richmond Riverside compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside has a safety score of 41/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?
34.8% of crimes recorded in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside 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 Metropolitan Police Service. 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, Petersham and Richmond Riverside?
171 violent crimes were recorded in Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside in the last 12 months — representing 29.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 118 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, Petersham and Richmond Riverside last updated?
The crime data for Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside was last updated in January 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, Petersham and Richmond Riverside with other areas?
You can compare Ham, Petersham and Richmond Riverside 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.