Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM13 · Greater London
263
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SS11 · Essex
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wickford has less crime — 87 vs 263 incidents in February 2026.
Romford recorded substantially more crime than Wickford in February 2026 — 263 incidents compared to 87, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28), while Wickford has more Other theft (7). Romford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wickford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wickford recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 87 vs 263 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Wickford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wickford had more Other theft. Overall, Wickford recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 263).