Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM5 · Greater London
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RM7 · Greater London
590
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 164 vs 590 incidents in April 2026.
Romford recorded substantially more crime than Romford in April 2026 — 590 incidents compared to 164, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (16), while Romford has more Shoplifting (91). 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, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 164 vs 590 incidents. That is 72% 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 Romford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 590).