Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RM5 · Greater London
157
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
RM20 · Thurrock
279
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Romford has less crime — 157 vs 279 incidents in February 2026.
Thurrock recorded notably higher crime than Romford in February 2026 — 279 vs 157 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Romford sees higher rates of Other theft (25), while Thurrock has more Shoplifting (103). 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, Romford recorded fewer crimes than Thurrock — 157 vs 279 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Thurrock is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Romford saw higher rates of Other theft while Thurrock had more Shoplifting. Overall, Romford recorded fewer total crimes (157 vs 279).