Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM2 · Greater London
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM15 · Thurrock
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Thurrock has less crime — 138 vs 244 incidents in February 2026.
Romford recorded notably higher crime than Thurrock in February 2026 — 244 vs 138 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Thurrock has more Public order (12). 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 — 138 vs 244 incidents. That is 43% 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 Public order. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 244).