Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM1 · Greater London
527
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM11 · Greater London
175
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Romford has less crime — 175 vs 527 incidents in April 2026.
Romford recorded substantially more crime than Romford in April 2026 — 527 incidents compared to 175, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (88), while Romford has more Vehicle crime (20). 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 Romford — 175 vs 527 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Romford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Romford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (175 vs 527).