Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM14 · Greater London
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SS11 · Essex
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Romford has less crime — 70 vs 87 incidents in February 2026.
Wickford saw somewhat more crime than Romford in February 2026 (87 vs 70 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (9), while Wickford has more Other theft (7). 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, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Wickford — 70 vs 87 incidents. That is 20% 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 Wickford had more Other theft. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 87).