Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS17 · Thurrock
145
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
RM12 · Greater London
209
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Corringham has less crime — 145 vs 209 incidents in February 2026.
Romford saw somewhat more crime than Corringham in February 2026 (209 vs 145 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corringham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Romford has more Vehicle crime (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Corringham recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 145 vs 209 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Romford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Corringham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Romford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Corringham recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 209).