Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM11 · Greater London
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM5 · Greater London
157
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Romford has less crime — 157 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Romford saw somewhat more crime than Romford in February 2026 (199 vs 157 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (21), while Romford has more Other theft (25). 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, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 157 vs 199 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Romford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Romford had more Other theft. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (157 vs 199).