Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS16 · Essex
276
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM11 · Greater London
175
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Romford has less crime — 175 vs 276 incidents in April 2026.
Basildon recorded notably higher crime than Romford in April 2026 — 276 vs 175 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Public order (21), while Romford has more Vehicle crime (20). 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 — 175 vs 276 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Basildon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basildon saw higher rates of Public order while Romford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (175 vs 276).