Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM5 · Greater London
157
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
RM19 · Thurrock
66
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Thurrock has less crime — 66 vs 157 incidents in February 2026.
Romford recorded notably higher crime than Thurrock in February 2026 — 157 vs 66 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Other theft (25), while Thurrock has more Vehicle crime (10). 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 — 66 vs 157 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Thurrock is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Other theft while Thurrock had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Thurrock recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 157).