Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM6 · Greater London
463
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM14 · Greater London
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Romford has less crime — 71 vs 463 incidents in February 2026.
Barking recorded substantially more crime than Romford in February 2026 — 463 incidents compared to 71, a 6.5x difference. Barking sits above the national average for recorded crime while Romford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 71 vs 463 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Romford is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Barking's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (191 incidents) while Romford's was Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.