Hampshire Constabulary

Is Romsey Town Safe?

Crime statistics for Romsey Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 1,283 crimes
10 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,283 Crimes (last 12 months)
36.6% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓5.3% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,283 total crimes recorded in Romsey Town

Violent Crime
535 41.7%
Shoplifting
145 11.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
130 10.1%
Other Theft
100 7.8%
Criminal Damage & Arson
85 6.6%
Public Order
85 6.6%
Burglary
57 4.4%
Vehicle Crime
55 4.3%
Other Crime
28 2.2%
Possession of Weapons
20 1.6%
Drugs
16 1.2%
Robbery
12 0.9%
Bicycle Theft
9 0.7%
Theft from Person
6 0.5%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Romsey Town — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Romsey Town safe?

Romsey Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. 1,283 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Romsey Town has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Romsey Town in the last 12 months?

1,283 crimes were recorded in Romsey Town in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 5.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,355 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Romsey Town?

The most common crime in Romsey Town is Violent Crime, with 535 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 41.7% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Romsey Town increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Romsey Town is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 5.3% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Romsey Town?

Romsey Town has a safety score of 10 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 Town compare to the Hampshire Constabulary average?

Romsey Town has a safety score of 10/100, while the Hampshire Constabulary force area average is 16/100. Romsey Town 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 Town?

36.6% of crimes in Romsey Town resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Romsey Town?

535 violent crimes were recorded in Romsey Town in the last 12 months, representing 41.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 130 incidents.

When was the crime data for Romsey Town last updated?

The crime data for Romsey Town was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Romsey Town with other areas?

You can compare Romsey Town with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.