Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS6 · Essex
158
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RM12 · Greater London
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Rayleigh has less crime — 158 vs 233 incidents in April 2026.
Romford saw somewhat more crime than Rayleigh in April 2026 (233 vs 158 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rayleigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Romford has more Vehicle crime (28). 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, Rayleigh recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 158 vs 233 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Romford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Rayleigh saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Romford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Rayleigh recorded fewer total crimes (158 vs 233).