Crime Rate in Romanby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Romanby

The total recorded crimes in Romanby, Hambleton, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Romanby crime rate of 5.84 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 Romanby, encompassing approximately 4,622 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Romanby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bilsdale Close with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • St Cuthbert Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Romanby?

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

  • Relative to Hambleton:

    • In 2024, Romanby demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hambleton average, with 248 crimes compared to 413.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Romanby recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Hambleton.

    • In 2023, Romanby had fewer crimes than the Hambleton average, with 247 crimes compared to 448. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Romanby recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Hambleton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Romanby Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Romanby has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 5.84 ranking 10th out of 13 in the Hambleton, UK

In 2024, the total Romanby crimes were 248. The crime rate of Romanby in 2024 was 53.65 (year) or 4.47 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Hambleton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Romanby were around 247 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.44 (year) or 4.45 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Hambleton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Romanby)CrimesRank (Romanby)CrimesRank (Romanby)
Northallerton South75 11,023 11,108 1
Northallerton North & Brompton62 2744 2628 2
Thirsk42 4464 4610 3
Stokesley56 3536 3561 4
Bedale29 7308 9418 5
Sowerby & Topcliffe37 5424 5404 7
Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley33 6307 10416 6
Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske24 12343 6321 10
Huby & Tollerton24 13331 7386 9
Aiskew & Leeming25 11312 8402 8
Easingwold29 8294 11281 11
Hillside & Raskelf27 9231 13243 14
Great Ayton23 14221 14254 12

Romanby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

In December 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20256
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
November 20241
October 202411
September 20243
August 20247
July 202410
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Romanby in May 2025

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

1. Bilsdale Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. St Cuthbert Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. The Link (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Racecourse Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Willow Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Aysgarth Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Harewood Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Slingsby Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Beckside (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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