Buckland vs Romney Marsh
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Buckland vs Romney Marsh Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buckland safer than Romney Marsh?
Buckland has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,176 crimes in the last 12 months. Romney Marsh has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 320 crimes. Romney Marsh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Buckland vs Romney Marsh?
Buckland shows a year-on-year crime trend of +77.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Romney Marsh shows -14.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Buckland and Romney Marsh?
In Buckland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (510 incidents). In Romney Marsh, it is Violent Crime (164 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buckland and Romney Marsh?
Buckland recorded 213 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Romney Marsh recorded 43. 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 Buckland vs Romney Marsh?
Violent crime in Buckland totalled 510 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 164 in Romney Marsh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Buckland and Romney Marsh in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buckland recorded 662 crimes (now 1,176, a change of +77.6%). Romney Marsh recorded 373 crimes previously (now 320, -14.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buckland and Romney Marsh?
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. Buckland has a resolution rate of 30.4% and Romney Marsh has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Buckland and Romney Marsh?
Buckland falls within the Kent Police boundary. Romney Marsh is covered by Kent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Buckland and Romney Marsh?
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 Buckland or Romney Marsh on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buckland and Romney Marsh. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.