Romford vs Romford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Romford

RM14 · Greater London

81

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Shoplifting17
  • Vehicle crime15

Romford

RM7 · Greater London

590

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences150
  • Anti-social behaviour113
  • Shoplifting91

Romford has less crime — 81 vs 590 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Romford recorded substantially more crime than Romford in April 2026 — 590 incidents compared to 81, a 7.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (15), while Romford has more Anti-social behaviour (113). Romford is below the national average while Romford is above, making Romford the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Romford or Romford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 81 vs 590 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Romford is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Romford and Romford?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Romford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 590).

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