Crime in Hanham: statistics, rates and trends

726 crimes were recorded in Hanham in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 283 reports (39% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hanham has the 2,681st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hanham was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,068 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (589). Over the whole period it fell 32%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hanham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+40%) and vehicle crime (+39%). The largest falls were in other theft (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hanham

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hanham recorded 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 39.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hanham

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hanham recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hanham

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hanham recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hanham

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hanham recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hanham

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hanham recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hanham

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hanham recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hanham

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hanham recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hanham

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hanham recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hanham

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hanham recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hanham

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hanham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hanham

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hanham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hanham

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hanham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hanham

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hanham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hanham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hanham.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hanham over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hanham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Hanham has an estimated population of 12,509. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hanham sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hanham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.