Crime Rate in Ham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ham

The total recorded crimes in Ham, Plymouth, UK in July 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ham crime rate of 3.15 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ham, encompassing approximately 35,907 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (41.30% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Ham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Northumberland Street with total crimes: 5
  • Briardale Road with total crimes: 5
  • Mylor Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ham?

To understand the safety of Ham, we need to analyze Ham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Plymouth:

    • In 2024, Ham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Plymouth average, with 1191 crimes compared to 1543.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ham recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Plymouth.

    • In 2023, Ham had fewer crimes than the Plymouth average, with 1 crimes compared to 8. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ham recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Plymouth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Plymouth, Ham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Ham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ham has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 10th out of 19 in the Plymouth, UK

In 2024, the total Ham crimes were 1,191. The crime rate of Ham in 2024 was 33.17 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Plymouth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ham were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.03 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Plymouth.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ham)CrimesRank (Ham)CrimesRank (Ham)
Stoke163 62,183 356 1
St Peter and the Waterfront719 17,858 126 2
Devonport260 22,719 24 4
Drake117 81,348 84 3
Honicknowle179 31,554 6NA NA
Sutton and Mount Gould167 52,029 4NA NA
Efford and Lipson171 41,575 51 11
Plympton St Mary62 17610 173 5
St Budeaux102 121,467 72 6
Peverell72 15924 132 7
Compton126 71,223 11NA NA
Southway82 13820 142 8
Budshead114 91,308 92 9
Plympton Chaddlewood39 20349 201 10
Moor View110 111,298 101 13
Plymstock Radford80 14784 15NA NA
Eggbuckland66 16667 16NA NA
Plymstock Dunstone60 18486 18NA NA
Plympton Erle42 19461 19NA NA

Ham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20249
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202516
May 202530
April 202520
March 202517
February 20257
January 202517
December 202416
November 202411
October 202416
September 202413
August 202425

A total of 596 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202546
May 202552
April 202557
March 202539
February 202549
January 202552
December 202440
November 202451
October 202443
September 202447
August 202455

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20255
April 20258
March 20258
February 20252
January 202511
December 202412
November 20248
October 202411
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
August 20245

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
December 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Ham in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ham postcode area is presented below.

1. Northumberland Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
2. Briardale Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Mylor Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Woodville Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Cookworthy Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
6. Duloe Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fountains Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
8. Goodwin Crescent (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. West Down Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Cornworthy Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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