Horndean vs Romsey Town

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Horndean Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Romsey Town Hampshire Constabulary

      Horndean vs Romsey Town Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Horndean
      Hampshire Constabulary
      485 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.1% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Romsey Town
      Hampshire Constabulary
      1,124 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.1% trend
      42.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Horndean
      B Romsey Town
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      485
      1,124
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      725
      1,356
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓33.1%
      ↓17.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.7%
      42.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Horndean
      B Romsey Town
      Violent Crime
      231 ↓14%
      470 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↑10%
      118 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓63%
      73 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓71%
      46 ↓38%
      Burglary
      27 ↓34%
      53 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓53%
      67 ↓47%
      Drugs
      11 ↓21%
      12 ↓37%
      Public Order
      36 ↓40%
      79 ↓16%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      12 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      32 ↓48%
      142 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      0
      4 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      9 ↓18%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓25%
      17 ↑55%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓57%
      22 ↓39%
      Overall Verdict
      A Horndean is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Horndean safer than Romsey Town?

      Horndean has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 485 crimes in the last 12 months. Romsey Town has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 1,124 crimes. Horndean scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Horndean vs Romsey Town?

      Horndean shows a year-on-year crime trend of -33.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Romsey Town shows -17.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Horndean and Romsey Town?

      In Horndean, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (231 incidents). In Romsey Town, it is Violent Crime (470 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Horndean and Romsey Town?

      Horndean recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Romsey Town recorded 118. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Horndean vs Romsey Town?

      Violent crime in Horndean totalled 231 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 470 in Romsey Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Horndean and Romsey Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Horndean recorded 725 crimes (now 485, a change of -33.1%). Romsey Town recorded 1,356 crimes previously (now 1,124, -17.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Horndean and Romsey Town?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Horndean has a resolution rate of 26.7% and Romsey Town has 42.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Horndean and Romsey Town?

      Horndean falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Romsey Town is covered by Hampshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Horndean and Romsey Town?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Horndean or Romsey Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Horndean and Romsey Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.