Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS6 · Essex
158
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RM14 · Greater London
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Romford has less crime — 81 vs 158 incidents in April 2026.
Rayleigh recorded notably higher crime than Romford in April 2026 — 158 vs 81 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rayleigh sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19), while Romford has more Vehicle crime (15). 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, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Rayleigh — 81 vs 158 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Romford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Rayleigh saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Romford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 158).