Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM12 · Greater London
209
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM3 · Greater London
304
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 209 vs 304 incidents in February 2026.
Romford saw somewhat more crime than Romford in February 2026 (304 vs 209 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (21), while Romford has more Drugs (27). 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 — 209 vs 304 incidents. That is 31% 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 Drugs. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (209 vs 304).