Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM14 · Greater London
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RM4 · Essex
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stapleford Abbotts has less crime — 2 vs 71 incidents in February 2026.
Romford recorded substantially more crime than Stapleford Abbotts in February 2026 — 71 incidents compared to 2, a 35.5x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Anti-social behaviour dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Stapleford Abbotts recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 2 vs 71 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Stapleford Abbotts is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In February 2026, Romford recorded 21 incidents of this type vs 1 in Stapleford Abbotts. Overall, Stapleford Abbotts had fewer total crimes (2 vs 71).