Romney Marsh vs Salmestone

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Romney Marsh Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Salmestone Kent Police

      Romney Marsh vs Salmestone Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Romney Marsh
      Kent Police
      320 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Salmestone
      Kent Police
      1,224 crimes / 12m
      ↑46.9% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Romney Marsh
      B Salmestone
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      320
      1,224
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      373
      833
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.2%
      ↑46.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Romney Marsh
      B Salmestone
      Violent Crime
      164 ↓7%
      548 ↑51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↑34%
      217 ↑62%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓39%
      74 ↑57%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓56%
      36 ↑33%
      Burglary
      7 ↓67%
      24 ↑26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓43%
      87 ↑7%
      Drugs
      16 ↑33%
      44 ↑26%
      Public Order
      18 ↑20%
      58 ↑5%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      8 ↑60%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓71%
      72 ↑125%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↑500%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑0%
      15 ↑88%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓17%
      30 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Romney Marsh is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Romney Marsh safer than Salmestone?

      Romney Marsh has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 320 crimes in the last 12 months. Salmestone has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,224 crimes. Romney Marsh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Romney Marsh vs Salmestone?

      Romney Marsh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Salmestone shows +46.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Romney Marsh and Salmestone?

      In Romney Marsh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (164 incidents). In Salmestone, it is Violent Crime (548 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Romney Marsh and Salmestone?

      Romney Marsh recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Salmestone recorded 217. 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 Romney Marsh vs Salmestone?

      Violent crime in Romney Marsh totalled 164 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 548 in Salmestone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Romney Marsh and Salmestone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Romney Marsh recorded 373 crimes (now 320, a change of -14.2%). Salmestone recorded 833 crimes previously (now 1,224, +46.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Romney Marsh and Salmestone?

      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. Romney Marsh has a resolution rate of 0% and Salmestone has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Romney Marsh and Salmestone?

      Romney Marsh falls within the Kent Police boundary. Salmestone 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 Romney Marsh and Salmestone?

      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 Romney Marsh or Salmestone on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Romney Marsh and Salmestone. 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.