Crime Rate in Roman: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roman

The total recorded crimes in Roman, Ashford, UK in March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roman crime rate of 0.82 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 Roman, encompassing approximately 24,406 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Roman Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Antonius Court with total crimes: 3
  • Collie Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Roman?

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

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Roman demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashford average, with 249 crimes compared to 324.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Roman witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 38 other cities.

    • In 2023, Roman had fewer crimes than the Ashford average, with 253 crimes compared to 299. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Roman witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 38 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Roman Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Roman has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 6.64 ranking 17th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Roman crimes were 249. The crime rate of Roman in 2024 was 80.80 (year) or 6.73 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Roman were around 253 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.06 (year) or 7.50 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashford)CrimesRank (Ashford)CrimesRank (Ashford)
Victoria179 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver68 3879 2907 2
Norman72 2782 4688 5
Willesborough56 5830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour43 7738 5727 4
Bockhanger60 4568 8515 8
Stanhope54 6588 7659 6
Furley35 9647 6571 7
Weald Central36 8424 9410 9
Repton33 10297 11333 10
Goat Lees23 15322 10303 11
Upper Weald33 11224 16246 15
Washford15 20208 17287 12
Tenterden South31 13294 12235 16
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry32 12244 15181 18
Weald South23 16293 13275 13
Charing26 14203 18207 17
Bybrook18 18184 19161 20
Bircholt10 26145 24165 19
Tenterden St Michael's16 19173 2092 33
Tenterden North5 33170 21152 21
Highfield12 21105 30125 26
Wye with Hinxhill8 30153 23151 22
Rolvenden & Tenterden West9 29154 22144 23
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm12 2268 3876 35
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield11 23108 2970 37
Biddenden10 24133 28137 24
Isle of Oxney10 25144 25129 25
Downs North9 28137 26105 30
Singleton East4 3893 33118 27
Weald North10 27135 27108 29
Park Farm North5 3290 34109 28
Park Farm South4 3697 31100 31
Kennington7 3188 3595 32
Godinton4 3594 3290 34
Saxon Shore4 3468 3762 38
Singleton West4 3776 3672 36
Downs West3 3944 3945 39

Roman Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 202512
December 20248
November 20241
October 202417
September 20245
August 20245
July 202411
June 202414
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 202410
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Roman in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Antonius Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Collie Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Romulus Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Claudius Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Redberry Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Malcolm Sargent Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Britannia Lane (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
9. Coulter Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Barley Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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