Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS17 · Thurrock
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RM13 · Greater London
282
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Corringham has less crime — 130 vs 282 incidents in April 2026.
Romford recorded notably higher crime than Corringham in April 2026 — 282 vs 130 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corringham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Romford has more Criminal damage & arson (39). 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, Corringham recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 130 vs 282 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Romford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Corringham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Romford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Corringham recorded fewer total crimes (130 vs 282).