Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SS17 · Thurrock
145
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
RM13 · Greater London
263
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Corringham has less crime — 145 vs 263 incidents in February 2026.
Romford recorded notably higher crime than Corringham in February 2026 — 263 vs 145 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corringham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Romford has more Vehicle crime (28). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Corringham recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 145 vs 263 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Romford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Corringham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Romford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Corringham recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 263).