Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM8 · Greater London
550
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM14 · Greater London
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Romford has less crime — 81 vs 550 incidents in April 2026.
Barking recorded substantially more crime than Romford in April 2026 — 550 incidents compared to 81, a 6.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (86), while Romford has more Vehicle crime (15). 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 April 2026 Police data, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 81 vs 550 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Romford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barking saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Romford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 550).