Crime Rate in Roman: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roman

The total recorded crimes in Roman, Swale, UK in May 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roman crime rate of 6.56 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (45.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (23.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
Roman Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Roman Square 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 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 May 2025 the Roman has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 0.70 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Roman)CrimesRank (Roman)CrimesRank (Roman)
Sheerness250 13,076 12,788 1
Queenborough and Halfway90 51,003 4999 3
Sheppey East111 41,457 3888 5
Milton Regis118 3841 6910 4
Murston89 6866 5885 6
Abbey79 7795 8876 7
Sheppey Central57 10809 7600 10
Chalkwell54 11726 9845 8
Minster Cliffs66 8561 12439 13
Homewood60 9677 10668 9
Teynham and Lynsted47 12474 15558 11
Watling43 15563 11532 12
The Meads36 18547 13351 17
Borden and Grove Park46 13522 14417 15
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch43 14460 16421 14
Kemsley36 17447 17391 16
Priory42 16388 18306 22
Woodstock33 19298 21340 18
Boughton and Courtenay29 21385 19334 19
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow22 22266 22332 20
St Ann's31 20369 20326 21
West Downs10 23173 23149 23
East Downs8 24137 24134 24

Roman Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20255
March 202518
February 20256
January 202513
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 202413
August 202416
July 202413
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 673 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202535
March 202547
February 202539
January 202542
December 202445
November 202437
October 202437
September 202443
August 202465
July 202451
June 2024126
May 202455

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 500 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202530
March 202544
February 202528
January 202526
December 202422
November 202429
October 202427
September 202442
August 202449
July 202440
June 202490
May 202436

A total of 333 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202522
March 202527
February 202533
January 202525
December 202417
November 202431
October 202428
September 202421
August 202428
July 202415
June 202446
May 202415

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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
July 20241

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 20256
January 202510
December 20244
November 20249
October 20246
September 202411
August 202412
July 20247
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 202411
September 202410
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Roman in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Roman Square (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
4. Station Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
6. High Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Pembury Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Police Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. East Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
10. The Butts (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1

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