Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS16 · Essex
230
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM14 · Greater London
70
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Romford has less crime — 70 vs 230 incidents in February 2026.
Basildon recorded substantially more crime than Romford in February 2026 — 230 incidents compared to 70, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basildon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Romford has more Vehicle crime (9). Basildon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Romford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Basildon — 70 vs 230 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Romford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basildon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Romford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 230).