Crime Rate in Ham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ham

The total recorded crimes in Ham, Plymouth, UK in March 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ham crime rate of 2.31 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-20.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Ham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holman Court with total crimes: 5
  • St Keverne Place with total crimes: 4
  • Westcountry 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ham has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 2.31 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Plymouth)CrimesRank (Plymouth)CrimesRank (Plymouth)
Stoke145 42,183 356 1
St Peter and the Waterfront613 17,858 126 2
Devonport218 22,719 24 4
Drake132 61,348 84 3
Sutton and Mount Gould205 32,029 4NA NA
Plympton St Mary49 18610 173 5
Efford and Lipson126 71,575 51 11
Honicknowle142 51,554 6NA NA
St Budeaux110 91,467 72 6
Peverell61 17924 132 7
Southway70 14820 142 8
Moor View113 81,298 101 13
Budshead109 101,308 92 9
Plympton Chaddlewood27 19349 201 10
Compton95 111,223 11NA NA
Plymstock Radford86 12784 15NA NA
Eggbuckland63 15667 16NA NA
Plymstock Dunstone62 16486 18NA NA
Plympton Erle25 20461 19NA NA

Ham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20257
January 202517
December 202416
November 202411
October 202416
September 202413
August 202425
July 202426
June 202452
May 202410
April 202411

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 202411
April 20242

A total of 628 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202549
January 202552
December 202440
November 202451
October 202443
September 202447
August 202455
July 202458
June 2024110
May 202452
April 202432

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 20248
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 202511
December 202412
November 20248
October 202411
September 202411
August 20249
July 202421
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20249
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Ham in March 2025

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

1. Holman Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. St Keverne Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Westcountry Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Downgate Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Notley Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mylor Close (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons2
7. Burrington Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Malmesbury Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Dunkeswell Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Wyatt Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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