Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM10 · Greater London
463
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM7 · Greater London
590
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Barking has less crime — 463 vs 590 incidents in April 2026.
Romford saw somewhat more crime than Barking in April 2026 (590 vs 463 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (47), while Romford has more Shoplifting (91). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Barking recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 463 vs 590 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Romford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barking saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Romford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Barking recorded fewer total crimes (463 vs 590).