Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM5 · Greater London
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RM18 · Thurrock
244
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 164 vs 244 incidents in April 2026.
Thurrock saw somewhat more crime than Romford in April 2026 (244 vs 164 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (16), while Thurrock has more Criminal damage & arson (33). 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 244 incidents. That is 33% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 244).