Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM1 · Greater London
527
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM2 · Greater London
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 233 vs 527 incidents in April 2026.
Romford recorded notably higher crime than Romford in April 2026 — 527 vs 233 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (88), while Romford has more Vehicle crime (24). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 233 vs 527 incidents. That is 56% 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 (233 vs 527).