Crime Rate in Roman: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roman

The total recorded crimes in Roman, Swale, UK in July 2025 are around 161 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roman crime rate of 6.60 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 Roman, encompassing approximately 24,406 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-29.82% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (120.00% increase)
Roman Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Fountain Street with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

How safe is Roman?

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

  • Relative to Swale:

    • In 2024, Roman reported a higher crime volume than the Swale average, with 1,972 crimes compared to 742. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Roman witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

    • In 2023, Roman experienced a greater number of crimes than the Swale average, with 2,198 crimes compared to 695. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Roman witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the Swale.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Swale, Roman has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Roman Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Roman has recorded 161 crimes with crime rate of 0.86 ranking 3th out of 23 in the Swale, UK

In 2024, the total Roman crimes were 1,972. The crime rate of Roman in 2024 was 80.80 (year) or 6.73 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Swale.

In 2023, the total crimes in Roman were around 2,198 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.06 (year) or 7.50 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Swale.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Roman)CrimesRank (Roman)CrimesRank (Roman)
Sheerness255 13,076 12,788 1
Sheppey East161 21,457 3888 5
Queenborough and Halfway77 61,003 4999 3
Milton Regis76 7841 6910 4
Murston91 4866 5885 6
Abbey77 5795 8876 7
Sheppey Central74 8809 7600 10
Chalkwell61 10726 9845 8
Homewood49 14677 10668 9
Watling62 9563 11532 12
Teynham and Lynsted48 15474 15558 11
St Ann's54 11369 20326 21
Minster Cliffs48 16561 12439 13
Borden and Grove Park53 12522 14417 15
The Meads36 21547 13351 17
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch51 13460 16421 14
Kemsley46 17447 17391 16
Woodstock19 23298 21340 18
Priory45 18388 18306 22
Boughton and Courtenay42 20385 19334 19
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow44 19266 22332 20
West Downs22 22173 23149 23
East Downs12 24137 24134 24

Roman Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 420 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202540
May 202537
April 202530
March 202544
February 202528
January 202526
December 202422
November 202429
October 202427
September 202442
August 202449

A total of 305 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202515
May 202525
April 202522
March 202527
February 202533
January 202525
December 202417
November 202431
October 202428
September 202421
August 202428

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202518
April 20255
March 202518
February 20256
January 202513
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 202413
August 202416

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20252
April 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 202411
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 538 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202557
May 202551
April 202535
March 202547
February 202539
January 202542
December 202445
November 202437
October 202437
September 202443
August 202465

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 20256
January 202510
December 20244
November 20249
October 20246
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
March 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20253
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
August 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Roman in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Fountain Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
5. Pembury Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
6. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. High Street (Map)
Total8
Other crime2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Roman Square (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Station Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1

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