Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS8 · Essex
238
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM11 · Greater London
175
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Romford has less crime — 175 vs 238 incidents in April 2026.
Canvey Island saw somewhat more crime than Romford in April 2026 (238 vs 175 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Canvey Island sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), 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 Canvey Island — 175 vs 238 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Canvey Island is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Canvey Island saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Romford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (175 vs 238).