Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM9 · Greater London
508
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM13 · Greater London
282
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 282 vs 508 incidents in April 2026.
Barking recorded notably higher crime than Romford in April 2026 — 508 vs 282 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (43), while Romford has more Criminal damage & arson (39). 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, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 282 vs 508 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Barking 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (282 vs 508).