Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM5 · Greater London
164
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SS12 · Essex
176
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Romford has less crime — 164 vs 176 incidents in April 2026.
Romford and Wickford recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 164 and 176 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (16), while Wickford has more Criminal damage & arson (19). 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 Wickford — 164 vs 176 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes.
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, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (164 vs 176).