Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CM12 · Essex
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CM1 · Essex
335
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Billericay has less crime — 98 vs 335 incidents in April 2026.
Chelmsford recorded substantially more crime than Billericay in April 2026 — 335 incidents compared to 98, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billericay sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8), while Chelmsford has more Anti-social behaviour (44). Billericay is below the national average while Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford — 98 vs 335 incidents. That is 71% 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 Chelmsford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Billericay recorded fewer total crimes (98 vs 335).