Romsey Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Romsey’s crime profile in February 2026, accounting for 44.6% of all reported crimes. This category, with a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents, remains 48% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000, reflecting the area’s broader trend of consistently lower crime rates compared to national benchmarks. The overall crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents—57.8% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000—positions Romsey as a relatively safe built-up area within Test Valley. The data illustrates a seasonal pattern typical of winter months, with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull likely contributing to the subdued crime levels. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting follow as the second and third most common categories, each at 12.5% of total crimes, both significantly below their respective UK averages. This suggests that while localised incidents persist, the overall environment remains conducive to low crime, possibly due to the area’s compact nature and strong community presence. The absence of major spikes in property crimes, such as burglary or vehicle crime, further reinforces the notion that Romsey’s crime profile is shaped by its character as a low-density built-up area with limited industrial or commercial activity that might otherwise drive higher rates of theft or vandalism.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons rising by 100% (from 0 to 1) and criminal damage and arson increasing by 50% (from 2 to 3). These increases, though modest in absolute terms, suggest localized tensions or targeted incidents that warrant attention. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 55.6% (from 9 to 4), a decline that may reflect improved security measures or seasonal factors, as winter months typically see reduced outdoor activity. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—accounting for 44.6% of all crimes—stands out, with this category reporting a rate of 1.2 per 1,000, 48% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also showed a 16.7% increase, potentially linked to the end of winter holidays or shifts in social dynamics. These trends highlight a combination of local conditions and broader national patterns, with Romsey’s crime profile remaining markedly lower than the UK average for most categories.

Romsey's crime rate in February 2026 fell to 2.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 28.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of a winter lull, where outdoor activity typically wanes and community interactions shift indoors. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 375 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area. Daily crime statistics show an average of two crimes per day, a localised measure that does not directly compare to national averages but provides residents with a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents. When scaled to the population of 20,980, the monthly exposure rate highlights that the vast majority of residents experience no crime, a pattern consistent with Romsey’s historical position as a low-crime area within Test Valley.