Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM1 · Greater London
511
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM20 · Thurrock
279
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Thurrock has less crime — 279 vs 511 incidents in February 2026.
Romford recorded notably higher crime than Thurrock in February 2026 — 511 vs 279 incidents. 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 February 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 279 vs 511 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Romford is above the national average.
In February 2026, Romford's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (125 incidents) while Thurrock's was Shoplifting (103 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.