Crime Rate in Roman: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roman

The total recorded crimes in Roman, Ashford, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roman crime rate of 0.70 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Roman Crime Hotspots

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

  • Antonius Court with total crimes: 6
  • Magnolia Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Brentwood with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Ashford.

    • 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 areas in the Ashford.

  • 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 May 2025 the Roman has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 0.70 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Roman)CrimesRank (Roman)CrimesRank (Roman)
Victoria178 12,389 11,774 1
Beaver91 2879 2907 2
Willesborough69 3830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour46 5738 5727 4
Norman61 4782 4688 5
Stanhope31 9588 7659 6
Furley39 7647 6571 7
Weald Central41 6424 9410 9
Bockhanger31 10568 8515 8
Repton35 8297 11333 10
Goat Lees21 14322 10303 11
Bybrook24 11184 19161 20
Washford15 18208 17287 12
Tenterden South14 21294 12235 16
Upper Weald23 12224 16246 15
Weald South12 24293 13275 13
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry22 13244 15181 18
Charing18 15203 18207 17
Biddenden16 17133 28137 24
Bircholt8 31145 24165 19
Highfield15 19105 30125 26
Tenterden St Michael's11 25173 2092 33
Tenterden North14 20170 21152 21
Wye with Hinxhill10 26153 23151 22
Rolvenden & Tenterden West9 28154 22144 23
Isle of Oxney13 22144 25129 25
Downs North13 23137 26105 30
Singleton East4 3393 33118 27
Weald North10 27135 27108 29
Park Farm North2 3990 34109 28
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield4 34108 2970 37
Godinton8 2994 3290 34
Park Farm South8 3097 31100 31
Kennington3 3888 3595 32
Saxon Shore5 3268 3762 38
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm3 3768 3876 35
Singleton West4 3576 3672 36
Downs West3 3644 3945 39

Roman Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20257
February 20258
January 202512
December 20248
November 20241
October 202417
September 20245
August 20245
July 202411
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Antonius Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Magnolia Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Brentwood (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Long Length (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Faustina Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Romulus Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Centurion Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Colemans Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Croftwood (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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