Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM3 · Greater London
304
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RM20 · Thurrock
279
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Thurrock has less crime — 279 vs 304 incidents in February 2026.
Romford and Thurrock recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 304 and 279 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Drugs (27), while Thurrock has more Shoplifting (103). 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, Thurrock recorded fewer crimes than Romford — 279 vs 304 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Romford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Drugs while Thurrock had more Shoplifting. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (279 vs 304).