Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM7 · Greater London
561
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
SS1 · Southend-on-Sea
743
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 561 vs 743 incidents in March 2026.
Southend-on-Sea saw somewhat more crime than Romford in March 2026 (743 vs 561 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (52), while Southend-on-Sea has more Public order (61). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Southend-on-Sea — 561 vs 743 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Southend-on-Sea is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Southend-on-Sea had more Public order. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (561 vs 743).