Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM1 · Greater London
511
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM18 · Thurrock
133
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Thurrock has less crime — 133 vs 511 incidents in February 2026.
Romford recorded substantially more crime than Thurrock in February 2026 — 511 incidents compared to 133, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (60), while Thurrock has more Criminal damage & arson (15). 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, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 133 vs 511 incidents. That is 74% 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 Thurrock had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (133 vs 511).