Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM14 · Greater London
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RM16 · Thurrock
148
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Romford has less crime — 81 vs 148 incidents in April 2026.
Thurrock recorded notably higher crime than Romford in April 2026 — 148 vs 81 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (17) and Vehicle crime (15), while Thurrock has more Criminal damage & arson (17) and Anti-social behaviour (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 Thurrock — 81 vs 148 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Romford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Thurrock had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 148).