Crime Rate in Romsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Romsey

The total recorded crimes in Romsey, Cambridge, UK in March 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Romsey crime rate of 2.04 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Romsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Brooks Road with total crimes: 7
  • Wycliffe Road with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Romsey has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 ranking 10th out of 13 in the Cambridge, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cambridge)CrimesRank (Cambridge)CrimesRank (Cambridge)
Market496 16,735 14,255 1
Petersfield165 22,017 21,755 2
Abbey113 61,650 31,392 3
King's Hedges139 31,482 41,389 4
Castle134 41,291 6821 10
East Chesterton133 51,285 71,087 5
Coleridge60 111,367 51,010 7
West Chesterton98 71,201 81,070 6
Trumpington84 8978 9564 13
Arbury59 12840 12876 9
Queen Edith's77 9913 10770 11
Cherry Hinton48 13718 13711 12
Newnham38 14375 14244 14

Romsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202517
January 202512
December 202420
November 202419
October 202412
September 202421
August 202422
July 202429
June 202440
May 202422
April 202416

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20248
August 20247
July 20241
June 202414
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 20258
December 20246
November 20242
October 20249
September 20249
August 202411
July 202414
June 202418
May 202413
April 20249

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243
July 202415
June 202412
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 202510
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20259
January 20253
December 20246
November 202410
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20249

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 202410
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20241
June 202416
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Romsey in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting12
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Brooks Road (Map)
Total7
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Wycliffe Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Vineyard Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Romsey Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
6. Winstanley Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Brampton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. The Paddocks (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Charles Street (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1

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