Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS6 · Essex
158
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RM5 · Greater London
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Rayleigh has less crime — 158 vs 164 incidents in April 2026.
Rayleigh and Romford recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 158 and 164 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Rayleigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17), while Romford has more Vehicle crime (16). 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 164 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes.
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 164).