Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM8 · Greater London
550
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM5 · Greater London
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Romford has less crime — 164 vs 550 incidents in April 2026.
Barking recorded substantially more crime than Romford in April 2026 — 550 incidents compared to 164, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58), while Romford has more Vehicle crime (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 164 vs 550 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Barking is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barking saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Romford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 550).