Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM13 · Greater London
282
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM5 · Greater London
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Romford has less crime — 164 vs 282 incidents in April 2026.
Romford recorded notably higher crime than Romford in April 2026 — 282 vs 164 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (39), while Romford has more Vehicle crime (16). 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, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 164 vs 282 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Romford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Romford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 282).