Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS6 · Essex
158
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
RM3 · Greater London
326
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Rayleigh has less crime — 158 vs 326 incidents in March 2026.
Romford recorded notably higher crime than Rayleigh in March 2026 — 326 vs 158 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rayleigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), 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 March 2026 Police data, Rayleigh recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 158 vs 326 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Romford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Rayleigh saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Romford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Rayleigh recorded fewer total crimes (158 vs 326).