Romney Marsh vs Saxon Shore

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Romney Marsh Kent Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Saxon Shore Kent Police

      Romney Marsh vs Saxon Shore Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Romney Marsh
      Kent Police
      254 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      Saxon Shore
      Kent Police
      60 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Romney Marsh
      B Saxon Shore
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      254
      60
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      369
      94
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓31.2%
      ↓36.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Romney Marsh
      B Saxon Shore
      Violent Crime
      132 ↓29%
      31 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↓13%
      4 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓35%
      5 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓67%
      3 ↓70%
      Burglary
      7 ↑0%
      3 ↓70%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓67%
      7 ↓30%
      Drugs
      13 ↓7%
      5 ↑150%
      Public Order
      11 ↓42%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓60%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓10%
      2 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Saxon Shore is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 62/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Romney Marsh safer than Saxon Shore?

      Romney Marsh has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 254 crimes in the last 12 months. Saxon Shore has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 60 crimes. Saxon Shore scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Romney Marsh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -31.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Saxon Shore shows -36.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Romney Marsh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (132 incidents). In Saxon Shore, it is Violent Crime (31 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Romney Marsh recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Saxon Shore recorded 4. 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 Saxon Shore?

      Violent crime in Romney Marsh totalled 132 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 31 in Saxon Shore. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Romney Marsh recorded 369 crimes (now 254, a change of -31.2%). Saxon Shore recorded 94 crimes previously (now 60, -36.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Romney Marsh 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. Romney Marsh has a resolution rate of 0% and Saxon Shore has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Romney Marsh and Saxon Shore?

      Romney Marsh 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 Romney Marsh 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 Romney Marsh or Saxon Shore on a crime map?

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