Crime Rate in Romanby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Romanby

The total recorded crimes in Romanby, Hambleton, UK in July 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Romanby crime rate of 2.81 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Romanby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Pine Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Orchard Court with total crimes: 1

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 July 2025 the Romanby has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 2.81 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Romanby)CrimesRank (Romanby)CrimesRank (Romanby)
Northallerton South104 11,023 11,108 1
Northallerton North & Brompton81 2744 2628 2
Thirsk66 3464 4610 3
Stokesley47 4536 3561 4
Bedale44 5308 9418 5
Sowerby & Topcliffe30 8424 5404 7
Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley16 12307 10416 6
Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske19 11343 6321 10
Aiskew & Leeming37 6312 8402 8
Huby & Tollerton26 9331 7386 9
Easingwold33 7294 11281 11
Great Ayton21 10221 14254 12
Hillside & Raskelf13 14231 13243 14

Romanby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
November 20241
October 202411

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 202512
April 20256
March 20256
October 20247

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
October 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
October 20243

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 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 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 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

High Crime Locations Romanby in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. Pine Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Orchard Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ainderby Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Northallerton (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Kilnwick Court (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Bilsdale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Millfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Thirsk Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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