Romford vs Romford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Romford

RM11 · Greater London

175

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences52
  • Anti-social behaviour44
  • Vehicle crime20

Romford

RM14 · Greater London

81

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Shoplifting17
  • Vehicle crime15

Romford has less crime — 81 vs 175 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Romford recorded notably higher crime than Romford in April 2026 — 175 vs 81 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (44), while Romford has more Shoplifting (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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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 175 incidents. That is 54% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 175).

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