Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM5 · Greater London
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RM17 · Thurrock
319
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 164 vs 319 incidents in April 2026.
Thurrock recorded notably higher crime than Romford in April 2026 — 319 vs 164 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (16), while Thurrock has more Shoplifting (27). 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 Thurrock — 164 vs 319 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Thurrock 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, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 319).