Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM23 · Hertfordshire
218
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Billericay has less crime — 98 vs 218 incidents in April 2026.
Bishops Stortford recorded notably higher crime than Billericay in April 2026 — 218 vs 98 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8), while Bishops Stortford has more Anti-social behaviour (44). Billericay is below the national average while Bishops Stortford is above, making Billericay the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Billericay recorded fewer crimes than Bishops Stortford — 98 vs 218 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Billericay is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Bishops Stortford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Billericay recorded fewer total crimes (98 vs 218).