Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM13 · Greater London
263
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM17 · Thurrock
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 263 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Thurrock saw somewhat more crime than Romford in February 2026 (315 vs 263 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28), while Thurrock has more Shoplifting (48). 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 Thurrock — 263 vs 315 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. Thurrock is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Thurrock had more Shoplifting. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (263 vs 315).