Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM1 · Greater London
511
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SS11 · Essex
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wickford has less crime — 87 vs 511 incidents in February 2026.
Romford recorded substantially more crime than Wickford in February 2026 — 511 incidents compared to 87, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (60), while Wickford has more Criminal damage & arson (7). Romford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wickford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wickford recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 87 vs 511 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Wickford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wickford recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 511).