Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM12 · Greater London
209
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM18 · Thurrock
133
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Thurrock has less crime — 133 vs 209 incidents in February 2026.
Romford recorded notably higher crime than Thurrock in February 2026 — 209 vs 133 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (21), while Thurrock has more Criminal damage & arson (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 — 133 vs 209 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Romford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Thurrock had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (133 vs 209).