Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM12 · Greater London
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM17 · Thurrock
319
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 233 vs 319 incidents in April 2026.
Thurrock saw somewhat more crime than Romford in April 2026 (319 vs 233 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28), while Thurrock has more Shoplifting (27). 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 Thurrock — 233 vs 319 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Thurrock 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (233 vs 319).