Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM12 · Greater London
209
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM16 · Thurrock
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Thurrock has less crime — 143 vs 209 incidents in February 2026.
Romford saw somewhat more crime than Thurrock in February 2026 (209 vs 143 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (46), while Thurrock has more Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 143 vs 209 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Romford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Thurrock had more Shoplifting. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 209).