Crime Rate in Romsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Romsey

The total recorded crimes in Romsey, Cambridge, UK in February 2026 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Romsey crime rate of 1.42 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 Romsey, encompassing approximately 34,397 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Romsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Brooks Road with total crimes: 5
  • Vinery Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Romsey?

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

  • Relative to Cambridge:

    • In 2024, Romsey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cambridge average, with 885 crimes compared to 1553.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Romsey recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

    • In 2023, Romsey had fewer crimes than the Cambridge average, with 957 crimes compared to 1,207. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Romsey recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Romsey Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Romsey crimes were 885. The crime rate of Romsey in 2024 was 25.73 (year) or 2.14 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Cambridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Romsey were around 957 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.82 (year) or 2.32 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Cambridge.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Romsey)CrimesRank (Romsey)CrimesRank (Romsey)
MarketNA NA6,735 14,255 1
PetersfieldNA NA2,017 21,755 2
AbbeyNA NA1,650 31,392 3
King's HedgesNA NA1,482 41,389 4
East ChestertonNA NA1,285 71,087 5
ColeridgeNA NA1,367 51,010 7
West ChestertonNA NA1,201 81,070 6
CastleNA NA1,291 6821 10
ArburyNA NA840 12876 9
TrumpingtonNA NA978 9564 13
Queen Edith'sNA NA913 10770 11
Cherry HintonNA NA718 13711 12
NewnhamNA NA375 14244 14

Romsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202623
December 202519
November 202522
October 202529
September 202516
August 202519
July 202521
June 202514
May 202525
April 202533
March 202523
February 202517

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20254
November 20259
September 20257
August 20253
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20258
November 20251
October 20254
September 20254
August 20256
July 20256
June 20252
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20253
November 20254
October 20252
September 20256
August 20255
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20255
November 20253
October 20254
September 20255
August 20257
July 20257
June 20256
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20259
November 20256
October 20259
September 20257
August 20259
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20254
November 20251
October 20255
September 20254
August 20252
July 20253
June 202511
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20269
December 20253
November 20258
October 202511
September 20256
August 202516
July 202524
June 202518
May 20259
April 20255
March 20259
February 20258

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20261
December 20252
November 20255
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
July 202510
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 202513
February 20259

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20255
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
October 20251
September 20252
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
October 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Romsey in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Brooks Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Vinery Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
4. Ross Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
5. Pym Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Vinery Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Danesbury Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Janes Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Campbell Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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