Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM11 · Greater London
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SS2 · Southend-on-Sea
601
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 199 vs 601 incidents in February 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Romford in February 2026 — 601 incidents compared to 199, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (21), while Southend-on-Sea has more Shoplifting (116). 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, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 199 vs 601 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Southend-on-Sea is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Southend-on-Sea had more Shoplifting. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 601).