Crime Rate in New Romney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in New Romney

The total recorded crimes in New Romney, Folkestone and Hythe, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a New Romney crime rate of 6.43 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 New Romney, encompassing approximately 4,510 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
New Romney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • The Churchlands with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is New Romney?

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

  • Relative to Folkestone and Hythe:

    • In 2024, New Romney demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 591 crimes compared to 818.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, New Romney recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

    • In 2023, New Romney had fewer crimes than the Folkestone and Hythe average, with 521 crimes compared to 787. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, New Romney recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 12 other areas in the Folkestone and Hythe.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Folkestone and Hythe, New Romney has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

New Romney Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the New Romney has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 6.43 ranking 10th out of 12 in the Folkestone and Hythe, UK

In 2024, the total New Romney crimes were 591. The crime rate of New Romney in 2024 was 131.02 (year) or 10.92 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

In 2023, the total crimes in New Romney were around 521 crimes with yearly crime rate of 115.50 (year) or 9.62 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Folkestone and Hythe.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (New Romney)CrimesRank (New Romney)CrimesRank (New Romney)
Folkestone Central227 13,062 12,591 1
Cheriton77 3967 31,144 2
East Folkestone77 41,050 21,067 3
North Downs East88 2812 4931 4
Folkestone Harbour61 6808 5929 5
Hythe63 5767 6659 6
Broadmead49 8708 7640 7
Walland & Denge Marsh56 7515 9527 8
Romney Marsh33 9441 10409 10
Hythe Rural14 13327 12292 11
North Downs West25 12330 11253 13
Sandgate & West Folkestone26 11251 13270 12

New Romney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
November 202411
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202513
March 202510
February 202523
January 202525
December 202423
November 202421
October 202426
September 202412
August 202421
July 202418
June 202440
May 202426

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20251
February 20256
January 20257
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20244
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

High Crime Locations New Romney in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. The Churchlands (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
4. George Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coast Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Queens Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Meehan Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hardy Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. B2071 (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
10. Station Approach (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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