Romsey Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Romsey's November 2024 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents stands 34.2% below the UK average of 7.6, positioning it as one of the safer built-up areas in the country. This figure, while modest, reflects a consistent trend in recent months, with no significant month-on-month fluctuations observed. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences (45 incidents, 42.9% of total), a rate of 2.1 per 1,000 that is 19% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, its incidence in Romsey is lower than national levels. Shoplifting (17 incidents, 16.2% of total) emerged as the second most common category.8 per 1,000 is 16% above the UK average — a disparity that may be linked to the area's retail presence during Black Friday shopping. Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents, 0.6 per 1,000) was 46% below the UK average, consistent with the area's generally low levels of public disorder. The seasonal context of November — marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and the Black Friday shopping period — likely contributed to increased retail-related crimes, though the overall rate remained stable compared to the previous month. This suggests that while localized factors may influence specific crime types, Romsey's broader crime profile remains consistently below the national average.

November saw a striking 125% increase in violence and sexual offences, jumping from 20 to 45 incidents — the highest category by volume. This surge, though not directly linked to seasonal factors, contrasts with the 68% reduction in burglary (6 to 1) and 66.7% drop in drug-related crimes (3 to 1). Shoplifting, at 17 incidents, exceeded the UK average by 16%, suggesting retail areas may be under particular pressure during Black Friday sales. The 100% rise in robbery, from zero to one incident, highlights an unusual spike in this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) remained 46% below the UK average, consistent with Romsey's generally low levels of public disorder. These fluctuations illustrate the combination of local dynamics and national trends, with some categories defying expectations despite the month's typical seasonal context.

Romsey's November 2024 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents remains stable compared to October's 5.1, reflecting a -1.0% month-on-month change. This consistency suggests no dramatic shifts in overall crime patterns, though local factors may still influence specific categories. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported in November — a figure that translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 200 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average (which lacks a direct equivalent for this metric), it underscores the relatively low crime burden in Romsey compared to national trends. The population-scaled perspective reveals that 105 crimes across 20,980 residents equates to a manageable level of risk, particularly when contrasted with the UK's broader context where rates are 34.2% higher. This comparison highlights Romsey's position as a safer area within the UK, though localized spikes in certain categories warrant attention.