Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM5 · Greater London
157
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SS12 · Essex
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Wickford has less crime — 116 vs 157 incidents in February 2026.
Romford saw somewhat more crime than Wickford in February 2026 (157 vs 116 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Other theft (25), while Wickford has more Vehicle crime (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wickford recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 116 vs 157 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Other theft while Wickford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wickford recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 157).