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

RM5 · Greater London

164

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences61
  • Anti-social behaviour32
  • Vehicle crime16

Romford has less crime — 164 vs 175 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Romford and Romford recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 175 and 164 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 — 164 vs 175 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Romford recorded 52 incidents of this type vs 61 in Romford. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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