Crime Rate in Roman: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roman

The total recorded crimes in Roman, Swale, UK in March 2025 are around 162 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roman crime rate of 6.64 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (20.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Roman Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • High Street with total crimes: 12

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Roman has recorded 162 crimes with crime rate of 6.64 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swale)CrimesRank (Swale)CrimesRank (Swale)
Sheerness224 13,076 12,788 1
Queenborough and Halfway73 51,003 4999 3
Sheppey East117 31,457 3888 5
Milton Regis69 7841 6910 4
Murston74 4866 5885 6
Sheppey Central72 6809 7600 10
Abbey66 8795 8876 7
Chalkwell59 11726 9845 8
Homewood56 12677 10668 9
Priory64 9388 18306 22
Minster Cliffs61 10561 12439 13
Teynham and Lynsted39 17474 15558 11
Watling41 15563 11532 12
The Meads33 19547 13351 17
St Ann's56 13369 20326 21
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch44 14460 16421 14
Borden and Grove Park41 16522 14417 15
Kemsley37 18447 17391 16
Woodstock25 20298 21340 18
Boughton and Courtenay18 23385 19334 19
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow22 21266 22332 20
West Downs22 22173 23149 23
East Downs17 24137 24134 24

Roman Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (126 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (90 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 463 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202528
January 202526
December 202422
November 202429
October 202427
September 202442
August 202449
July 202440
June 202490
May 202436
April 202430

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 151 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20256
January 202513
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 202413
August 202416
July 202413
June 202422
May 202413
April 202410

A total of 294 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202533
January 202525
December 202417
November 202431
October 202428
September 202421
August 202428
July 202415
June 202446
May 202415
April 20248

A total of 632 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202539
January 202542
December 202445
November 202437
October 202437
September 202443
August 202465
July 202451
June 2024126
May 202455
April 202445

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 202510
December 20244
November 20249
October 20246
September 202411
August 202412
July 20247
June 202418
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249
April 20242

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 16 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
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 202411
September 202410
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Roman in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. High Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
4. Roman Square (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
6. Fountain Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
8. The Butts (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Prince Charles Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
10. Pembury Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1

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