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Crime in Romford

Romford had 2,528 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 117 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 17 Havering areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 56% above the middle Havering area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

RM1, Havering · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Romford

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117crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 17Havering rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common790 in 3 months

Month by month

754 Mar 766 Apr 828 May 873 Jun 855 Jul 800 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Romford. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence79031%
anti-social behaviour51921%
shoplifting25010%
vehicle crime2189%
theft1727%
drugs1586%
public order1546%
burglary693%

Romford against Havering

TypeRomford per 1,000Middle Havering areaChange
Violence36.624▲ 16%
Burglary3.22.8▼ 4%
Vehicle crime10.17.5▲ 14%
Anti-social behaviour2416.4▲ 8%
Theft and robbery14.67.5▲ 10%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Rush Green123.3▲ 14%
Romford117▲ 8%
Becontree Heath101▼ 7%
Collier Row75.7▼ 2%
Gidea Park71.3▲ 9%
Ardleigh Green62▲ 31%
Chase Cross55.5▲ 17%
See every Havering area ranked on the crime in Havering page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Romford a safe area?

Romford had about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 17 Havering areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Romford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (790), followed by anti-social behaviour (519) and shoplifting (250).