Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM1 · Greater London
511
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM11 · Greater London
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 199 vs 511 incidents in February 2026.
Romford recorded substantially more crime than Romford in February 2026 — 511 incidents compared to 199, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (60), while Romford has more Vehicle crime (21). 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 Romford — 199 vs 511 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Romford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Romford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 511).