Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM14 · Greater London
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RM17 · Thurrock
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 70 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Thurrock recorded substantially more crime than Romford in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 70, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (9), while Thurrock has more Shoplifting (48). Romford is below the national average while Thurrock is above, making Romford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Thurrock — 70 vs 315 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Romford 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 Thurrock had more Shoplifting. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 315).