Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM12 · Greater London
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS1 · Southend-on-Sea
762
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 233 vs 762 incidents in April 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded substantially more crime than Romford in April 2026 — 762 incidents compared to 233, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28), while Southend-on-Sea has more Shoplifting (52). 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 Southend-on-Sea — 233 vs 762 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Southend-on-Sea is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Southend-on-Sea had more Shoplifting. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (233 vs 762).