Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM12 · Greater London
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM13 · Greater London
282
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 233 vs 282 incidents in April 2026.
Romford saw somewhat more crime than Romford in April 2026 (282 vs 233 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28), while Romford has more Criminal damage & arson (39). 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 April 2026 Police data, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 233 vs 282 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Romford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Romford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (233 vs 282).