Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS6 · Essex
158
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RM13 · Greater London
282
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Rayleigh has less crime — 158 vs 282 incidents in April 2026.
Romford recorded notably higher crime than Rayleigh in April 2026 — 282 vs 158 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rayleigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), 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, Rayleigh recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 158 vs 282 incidents. That is 44% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rayleigh recorded fewer total crimes (158 vs 282).