Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM13 · Essex
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Brentwood has less crime — 24 vs 98 incidents in April 2026.
Billericay recorded substantially more crime than Brentwood in April 2026 — 98 incidents compared to 24, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Brentwood has more Drugs (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Brentwood recorded fewer crimes than Billericay — 24 vs 98 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Brentwood is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Billericay saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Brentwood had more Drugs. Overall, Brentwood recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 98).