Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM14 · Greater London
71
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RM2 · Greater London
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 71 vs 244 incidents in February 2026.
Romford recorded substantially more crime than Romford in February 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 71, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (10), while Romford has more Shoplifting (23). Romford is below the national average while Romford is above, making Romford the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 71 vs 244 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Romford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Romford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (71 vs 244).