Is Romsey East Safe?
Crime statistics for Romsey East. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 923 total crimes recorded in Romsey East
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Romsey East — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Romsey East safe?
Romsey East has a CrimeRadar safety score of 11/100, rated High Crime. A total of 923 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 17.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Romsey East are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Romsey East in the last 12 months?
923 crimes were recorded in Romsey East in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 17.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,119 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 356 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Romsey East?
The most common crime in Romsey East is Violent Crime, with 356 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 38.6% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Romsey East increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Romsey East is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 17.5% — from 1,119 crimes in the previous 12 months to 923 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Romsey East?
Romsey East has a safety score of 11 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Romsey East compare to the Hampshire Constabulary average?
Romsey East has a safety score of 11/100, while the Hampshire Constabulary force area average is 18/100. Romsey East is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Romsey East?
23.3% of crimes recorded in Romsey East resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Hampshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Romsey East?
356 violent crimes were recorded in Romsey East in the last 12 months — representing 38.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 116 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Romsey East last updated?
The crime data for Romsey East was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Romsey East with other areas?
You can compare Romsey East with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.