New Romney vs Saxon Shore

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    New Romney Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      Saxon Shore Kent Police

      New Romney vs Saxon Shore Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      New Romney
      Kent Police
      467 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      44.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      Saxon Shore
      Kent Police
      54 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A New Romney
      B Saxon Shore
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      467
      54
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      481
      96
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↓43.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      44.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A New Romney
      B Saxon Shore
      Violent Crime
      197 ↓10%
      27 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      77 ↑28%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Theft
      48 ↓2%
      5 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓33%
      3 ↓70%
      Burglary
      9 ↑29%
      3 ↓70%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↓9%
      7 ↓30%
      Drugs
      16 ↑23%
      5 ↑150%
      Public Order
      24 ↑4%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Shoplifting
      15 ↓25%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑16%
      1 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Saxon Shore is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is New Romney safer than Saxon Shore?

      New Romney has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 467 crimes in the last 12 months. Saxon Shore has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 54 crimes. Saxon Shore scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in New Romney vs Saxon Shore?

      New Romney shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Saxon Shore shows -43.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in New Romney and Saxon Shore?

      In New Romney, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (197 incidents). In Saxon Shore, it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between New Romney and Saxon Shore?

      New Romney recorded 77 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Saxon Shore recorded 3. 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 New Romney vs Saxon Shore?

      Violent crime in New Romney totalled 197 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Saxon Shore. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in New Romney and Saxon Shore in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, New Romney recorded 481 crimes (now 467, a change of -2.9%). Saxon Shore recorded 96 crimes previously (now 54, -43.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in New Romney and Saxon Shore?

      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. New Romney has a resolution rate of 44.4% and Saxon Shore has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers New Romney and Saxon Shore?

      New Romney falls within the Kent Police boundary. Saxon Shore 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 New Romney and Saxon Shore?

      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 New Romney or Saxon Shore on a crime map?

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

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