Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS15 · Essex
219
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM5 · Greater London
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Romford has less crime — 164 vs 219 incidents in April 2026.
Basildon saw somewhat more crime than Romford in April 2026 (219 vs 164 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), 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 Basildon — 164 vs 219 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Basildon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basildon saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Romford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 219).