Crime Rate in Romanby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Romanby

The total recorded crimes in Romanby, Hambleton, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Romanby crime rate of 3.25 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Romanby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thirsk Road with total crimes: 2
  • St James Drive with total crimes: 2
  • St Cuthbert Drive 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Romanby has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 3.25 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hambleton)CrimesRank (Hambleton)CrimesRank (Hambleton)
Northallerton South70 11,023 11,108 1
Northallerton North & Brompton62 2744 2628 2
Thirsk31 8464 4610 3
Stokesley46 3536 3561 4
Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske43 4343 6321 10
Bedale11 14308 9418 5
Sowerby & Topcliffe31 7424 5404 7
Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley35 5307 10416 6
Easingwold32 6294 11281 11
Huby & Tollerton30 9331 7386 9
Aiskew & Leeming27 11312 8402 8
Great Ayton28 10221 14254 12
Hillside & Raskelf18 12231 13243 14

Romanby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 202418
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 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 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 March 2025

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

1. Thirsk Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St James Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. St Cuthbert Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
5. Manor Green (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Craven Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Richmond Rise (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Chantry Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Boston Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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