Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM9 · Greater London
508
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM1 · Greater London
527
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Barking has less crime — 508 vs 527 incidents in April 2026.
Barking and Romford recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 508 and 527 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (43), while Romford has more Shoplifting (88). 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 — 508 vs 527 incidents. That is 4% 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 (508 vs 527).