Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM3 · Greater London
325
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SS11 · Essex
132
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wickford has less crime — 132 vs 325 incidents in April 2026.
Romford recorded notably higher crime than Wickford in April 2026 — 325 vs 132 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (30), while Wickford has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wickford recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 132 vs 325 incidents. That is 59% 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 Wickford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wickford recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 325).