Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS17 · Thurrock
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RM3 · Greater London
325
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Corringham has less crime — 130 vs 325 incidents in April 2026.
Romford recorded substantially more crime than Corringham in April 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 130, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corringham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Romford has more Vehicle crime (30). 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 325 incidents. That is 60% 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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Corringham recorded fewer total crimes (130 vs 325).