Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM3 · Greater London
326
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
SS0 · Southend-on-Sea
499
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 326 vs 499 incidents in March 2026.
Southend-on-Sea recorded notably higher crime than Romford in March 2026 — 499 vs 326 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (30), while Southend-on-Sea has more Shoplifting (78). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 326 vs 499 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Southend-on-Sea is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Southend-on-Sea had more Shoplifting. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (326 vs 499).