Romford vs Romford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Romford

RM1 · Greater London

527

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences132
  • Shoplifting88
  • Anti-social behaviour85

Romford

RM14 · Greater London

81

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Shoplifting17
  • Vehicle crime15

Romford has less crime — 81 vs 527 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Romford recorded substantially more crime than Romford in April 2026 — 527 incidents compared to 81, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (85), while Romford has more Vehicle crime (15). Romford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Romford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Romford or Romford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 81 vs 527 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Romford is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Romford and Romford?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Romford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 527).

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