Crime Rates at Romford Road, London, E12 5AQ

Romford Road area has the 20th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Forest Gate South , and the 153rd highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Romford Road (E12 5AQ) in the last 12 months was 205.1 per 1,000 residents and was 34.2% higher than the Forest Gate South average (152.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 25 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -77.8% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 41 (≈ 105.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 36.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 72.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Romford Road (E12 5AQ), the main crime hotspot is near Station Road. Police recorded 75 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.