Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM12 · Greater London
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM16 · Thurrock
148
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Thurrock has less crime — 148 vs 233 incidents in April 2026.
Romford recorded notably higher crime than Thurrock in April 2026 — 233 vs 148 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28), while Thurrock has more Criminal damage & arson (17). 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, Thurrock 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 Thurrock had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (148 vs 233).