Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM12 · Greater London
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS9 · Southend-on-Sea
148
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Southend-on-Sea has less crime — 148 vs 233 incidents in April 2026.
Romford recorded notably higher crime than Southend-on-Sea in April 2026 — 233 vs 148 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28), while Southend-on-Sea has more Criminal damage & arson (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Southend-on-Sea recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 148 vs 233 incidents. That is 36% 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 Southend-on-Sea had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Southend-on-Sea recorded fewer total crimes (148 vs 233).