Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM3 · Greater London
325
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM17 · Thurrock
319
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Thurrock has less crime — 319 vs 325 incidents in April 2026.
Romford and Thurrock recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 325 and 319 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (30), while Thurrock has more Shoplifting (27). 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 April 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 319 vs 325 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Romford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Thurrock had more Shoplifting. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (319 vs 325).