Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM6 · Greater London
463
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM12 · Greater London
209
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 209 vs 463 incidents in February 2026.
Barking recorded notably higher crime than Romford in February 2026 — 463 vs 209 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Barking records significantly more (191 vs 52 incidents). 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 — 209 vs 463 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Barking is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Barking recorded 191 incidents of this type vs 52 in Romford. Overall, Romford had fewer total crimes (209 vs 463).