Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CM7 · Essex
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Braintree has less crime — 37 vs 85 incidents in February 2026.
Billericay recorded notably higher crime than Braintree in February 2026 — 85 vs 37 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (8), while Braintree has more Criminal damage & arson (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Braintree recorded fewer crimes than Billericay — 37 vs 85 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Braintree is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Braintree had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Braintree recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 85).