Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM10 · Greater London
363
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM3 · Greater London
304
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 304 vs 363 incidents in February 2026.
Barking saw somewhat more crime than Romford in February 2026 (363 vs 304 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barking sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (34), while Romford has more Drugs (27). 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 February 2026 Police data, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Barking — 304 vs 363 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Barking is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barking saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Romford had more Drugs. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (304 vs 363).