Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM3 · Greater London
325
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RM19 · Thurrock
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Thurrock has less crime — 44 vs 325 incidents in April 2026.
Romford recorded substantially more crime than Thurrock in April 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 44, a 7.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (61), while Thurrock has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Romford sits above the national average for recorded crime while Thurrock is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 44 vs 325 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Thurrock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Thurrock had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 325).