Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM3 · Greater London
326
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
SS3 · Southend-on-Sea
185
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Southend-on-Sea has less crime — 185 vs 326 incidents in March 2026.
Romford recorded notably higher crime than Southend-on-Sea in March 2026 — 326 vs 185 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (30), while Southend-on-Sea has more Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Southend-on-Sea recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 185 vs 326 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Romford 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, Southend-on-Sea recorded fewer total crimes (185 vs 326).